The French Myth
December, 1964
The French MythThe French Myth is as Old as France's great civilization, as indestructible as the beautiful French landscape, as enticing as the lovely women of Paris. The myth has been cherished by generations of tough, strong Americans who become soft and sentimental at the mere mention of France.Briefly, the myth goes like this: France is the country that invented the meaning of charm and chic, elegance and sophistication, the brilliance of Gallic logic and the virtuosity of savoir-vivre, a l...