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Lesson 1 (from Part I, Mademoiselle)

Objective

Part I, Mademoiselle

The author of "The Many Lives and Secret Sorrows of Josephine B", Sandra Gulland, has written a number of books based on the lives of notable French historical figures, including a trilogy based on the life of Josephine Bonaparte. This lesson discusses the author of the novel "The Many Lives and Secret Sorrows of Josephine B", Sandra Gulland.

Lesson

1) Library research: Have the students research the author Sandra Gulland. Explore the other works she has written, as well as her background. Take a look at interviews and the author's website to gain information on her writing and where "The Many Lives and Secret Sorrows of Josephine B" fits in with her other novels.

2) Presentation: Have students get into pairs and prepare a presentation, using their research on Gulland and her canon. Have each group read an excerpt from different novels written by Gulland...

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