Constantine, Helen
Paris Metro Tales
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199579808
- author:
- Constantine, Helen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 13.2 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction in translation
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Discover 22 remarkable short stories set throughout Paris, connected by the underground tunnels of its famed Metro. From the 15th-century account of Saint Genevieve to gripping narratives by Zola and Simenon, this collection takes you on a journey through the city's 20 arrondissements. Each story is illustrated with a black-and-white photograph, and the book includes a map and suggested itinerary to help you navigate the metro system. With contributions from both well-known French authors and lesser-known writers, Paris Metro Tales offers rare glimpses of the darker side of the City of Light. suited to readers of short stories, connoisseurs of French fiction, or anyone looking to explore the city's rich literary heritage, this collection is a must-have for anyone interested in Parisian culture.
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