Whiteside, Shaun
Paris Stories
- ISBN 13:
- 9781841596204
- author:
- Whiteside, Shaun
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Everyman's Library
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 12.4 x 3 centimetres (0.44
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Anthologies, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Paris Stories brings together a diverse range of tales that capture the essence of the city. From the 18th century to the present day, this anthology features works by authors such as Laurence Sterne, Restif de la Bretonne, and Patrick Modiano.
The collection spans centuries and explores the city's teeming humanity, from the temptations of foreign mores to the decadence of its early 20th-century streets. Other contributors include Hugo, Balzac, Flaubert, Zola, Colette, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jean Rhys, James Baldwin, and Raymond Queneau.
These compelling tales showcase Paris's alluring power and rich cultural heritage, offering a unique glimpse into the city's many facets.