Jana A. Brill Livres

Exploring the evolution of the French language from its Latin origins, this work intertwines 13th-century street theatre, a 17th-century fairy tale by Perrault, and a 19th-century queen's journal. It emphasizes the significance of past tense verbs in narratives and includes textual references and analyses. Additionally, it features transcriptions of 1980s recordings from northern France, where three individuals share their interpretations of Petit Chaperon Rouge (Little Red Riding Hood), showcasing the oral storytelling tradition.

Suicide, remorse, making amends! Welcome to Palm Island—a paradise outside space and time where even death does not preclude redemption. Martin, a disillusioned and lonely physicist who decides that suicide is his only remaining option, is magically transported to this place where time stands still.There, he meets other scientists, two chefs, a lost family member, and a young descendant of royalty. All had also led tragic and unfinished lives—nevertheless, they had persisted! The threads of these lives weave together across the boundaries of culture, language, and time. In Palm Island, these lonely travelers’ stories inspire the others and lead them to eventually find peace and, perhaps, a little joy.