A Place in the World Called Paris
What is it about certain places that makes them unforgettable, almost ageless-where the mere mention of their names conjures up the most vivid images? Paris is one such place. Dubbed the eternal city, Paris is sensual, vital, beautiful, youthful, and lovely-these qualities and more are defined by the passages in this literary travel guide. In over 170 excerpts from essays, letters, novels, memoirs, and other works, renowned authors capture the timeless essence of Paris. Moods, lifestyles, sights, sounds, flavors, and history are re-created in as many unique ways as there are literary artists. Franz Kafka (writing in 1911), Jean-Paul Sartre (1940), Nina Berberova (1992), E.B. White (1944), Kate Simon (1967), Claude Debussy (1915), and Ward Just (1992) are among the contributors. New and old are intermingled, and each insight is as fresh as the next. Well recommended for general travel collections.Ann E. Cohen, Rochester P.L., N.Y.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.