It’s hard not to be infected by the brisk back-to-school mood that arrives with autumn. The French have a word for this time of new notebooks, sharpened pencils and squeaky school shoes: La Rentrée. That’s exactly what it feels like; a re-entering into work, study and school bringing a spirit of...
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