Notes from an author: Stephen O’Shea
Thanks to its unique mineral make up, the Italian side of the Alps is fertile ground for some of the world's most colourful mountain myths Read more "Notes from an author: Stephen O’Shea"
Invitation to Incivilities: Getting a Grip on the French
No need to cower in the corner the next time a Parisian picks a fight. Read more "Invitation to Incivilities: Getting a Grip on the French"
Paris Passion, 1985
A Royal Pain in La France
Tossed off the throne two centuries ago, French monarchists are ready to stick their necks out again. Read more "A Royal Pain in La France"
Mother Jones, 1989
Gérard Depardieu
An interview with a man who inhabits the French imagination Read more "Gérard Depardieu"
Interview, 1990
Kill Them All
Stephen O’Shea drops by the Languedoc to party like it’s 1209 Read more "Kill Them All"
Maisonneuve (Canada), 2009
Marguerite Duras and the Press
In the last year Marguerite Duras has become, somewhat to her bewilderment, a star Read more "Marguerite Duras and the Press"
Brick (Canada), 1986
Snow by Orhan Pamuk
A fast-moving Turkish farce delights Stephen O’Shea with its intellectual energy and prescience. Read more "Snow by Orhan Pamuk"
The Independent on Sunday (UK), 2004
The Ultimate French Movie
A sneak preview of next year’s blockbuster Read more "The Ultimate French Movie"
Paris Passion, 1988
How to Hobnob in the Hamptons
“We had gambled that a mid-May wedding would beat the crowds and that our parents would be spared the indignity of being trampled by the Cindy Crawfords of the world….” Read more "How to Hobnob in the Hamptons"
Destinations (Canada), 1993
Monsieur Cohen
An appreciation of the late Matt Cohen Read more "Monsieur Cohen"
Uncommon Ground, 2002