“Journey of the Soul”: Book review: Balashova, T.V. (2019). Paris Belongs to Dreamers... Moscow, IMLI Publ.

The review is devoted to the work of the famous researcher of French literature T.V. Balashova and her last book. The collection “Paris Belongs to Dreamers…” (“Parizh prinadlezhit mechtatelyam…”) contains scientific articles on French poetry of the 20th century, primarily its iconic figures - Guillaume Apollinaire, André Breton and Jacques Roubaud. The review notes not only the breadth of the scientist's interests, her deep analytical mind, but also loyalty to the topic chosen for life, love for France, close friendship with outstanding French writers. Her contribution to the development of cultural and scientific cooperation between Russia and France is noted.