Contemporary Paris through American & French Fiction

Reading Paris: Identity & Belonging

Who belongs in contemporary Paris; and how do class, culture, and background influence that experience?

• The Stone Face William Gardner Smith (1963)
• Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow / Kiffe kiffe demain Faïza Guène (2004)

A side by side reading and discussion to explore how different viewpoints approach similar ideas and what new insights emerge from the comparison.