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Author: Steven Barclay Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 9780811833189 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 194
Book Description
Paris--with its subtle moods, elegant charm, and sensual allure--inspires writers and visitors like no other city. A Place in the World Called Paris, now in a beautiful paperback edition, collects the twentieth century's most distinguished authors writing on the unique facets of the City of Light. This anthology of more than 170 short excerpts from fiction, poetry, essays, and memoirs presents fresh and unexpected views of Paris: Franz Kafka on riding the Metro; Truman Capote on visiting Colette in her apartment in the Palais-Royal; Jane Kramer on Parisian style; Claude Debussy on the Luxembourg Gardens; E.B. White on the Liberation; and Maya Angelou on Paris nightlife. With an evocative foreword by Susan Sontag, and atmospheric charcoal drawings by Miles Hyman, this is a treasured volume for anyone who remembers Paris, from literature, or from their own walks along the Seine.
Author: Steven Barclay Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 9780811833189 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 194
Book Description
Paris--with its subtle moods, elegant charm, and sensual allure--inspires writers and visitors like no other city. A Place in the World Called Paris, now in a beautiful paperback edition, collects the twentieth century's most distinguished authors writing on the unique facets of the City of Light. This anthology of more than 170 short excerpts from fiction, poetry, essays, and memoirs presents fresh and unexpected views of Paris: Franz Kafka on riding the Metro; Truman Capote on visiting Colette in her apartment in the Palais-Royal; Jane Kramer on Parisian style; Claude Debussy on the Luxembourg Gardens; E.B. White on the Liberation; and Maya Angelou on Paris nightlife. With an evocative foreword by Susan Sontag, and atmospheric charcoal drawings by Miles Hyman, this is a treasured volume for anyone who remembers Paris, from literature, or from their own walks along the Seine.
Author: Adam Gopnik Publisher: Random House ISBN: 1588361381 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 370
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Paris. The name alone conjures images of chestnut-lined boulevards, sidewalk cafés, breathtaking façades around every corner--in short, an exquisite romanticism that has captured the American imagination for as long as there have been Americans. In 1995, Adam Gopnik, his wife, and their infant son left the familiar comforts and hassles of New York City for the urbane glamour of the City of Light. Gopnik is a longtime New Yorker writer, and the magazine has sent its writers to Paris for decades--but his was above all a personal pilgrimage to the place that had for so long been the undisputed capital of everything cultural and beautiful. It was also the opportunity to raise a child who would know what it was to romp in the Luxembourg Gardens, to enjoy a croque monsieur in a Left Bank café--a child (and perhaps a father, too) who would have a grasp of that Parisian sense of style we Americans find so elusive. So, in the grand tradition of the American abroad, Gopnik walked the paths of the Tuileries, enjoyed philosophical discussions at his local bistro, wrote as violet twilight fell on the arrondissements. Of course, as readers of Gopnik's beloved and award-winning "Paris Journals" in The New Yorker know, there was also the matter of raising a child and carrying on with day-to-day, not-so-fabled life. Evenings with French intellectuals preceded middle-of-the-night baby feedings; afternoons were filled with trips to the Musée d'Orsay and pinball games; weekday leftovers were eaten while three-star chefs debated a "culinary crisis." As Gopnik describes in this funny and tender book, the dual processes of navigating a foreign city and becoming a parent are not completely dissimilar journeys--both hold new routines, new languages, a new set of rules by which everyday life is lived. With singular wit and insight, Gopnik weaves the magical with the mundane in a wholly delightful, often hilarious look at what it was to be an American family man in Paris at the end of the twentieth century. "We went to Paris for a sentimental reeducation-I did anyway-even though the sentiments we were instructed in were not the ones we were expecting to learn, which I believe is why they call it an education."
Author: Susan Conley Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 0307739872 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 370
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When Willie Pears arrives in Paris, she’s looking for adventure and to reconnect with her brother, Luke. Even so, when she takes a job teaching at a center for immigrant girls who are all hoping for French asylum, she does not expect to feel so connected to the ups and downs of their lives—or to find romance with their attractive and committed lawyer, Macon. But as Willie learns the girls’ histories, the lines between teaching and mothering quickly begin to blur, leading her to make a risky move that will threaten to upend the life and relationships she’s found.
Author: Ernesto Castañeda Publisher: ISBN: 9781503604780 Category : Barcelona (Spain) Languages : en Pages : 186
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Context of reception, individual experience, and urban belonging -- New York : work but no papers -- Paris : few cultural rights -- Barcelona : deliberate integration -- Religion and immigrant integration -- Urban belonging : objective milestones and subjective interpretations
Author: Raph Bills Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 0
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Sarah was so excited as the jet descended at Charles de Gaulle Airport that she was losing control. She had been dreaming and preparing for months, and now she was finally going to see Paris, the City of Lights. Through the window of the flight, she was welcomed by the famous city's skyline, including the shadows of notable buildings such as Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. She was so excited about the adventure that awaited her that it sent a shiver down her spine. As soon as Sarah stepped off the airport, she was engulfed in the unique atmosphere of Paris, which combines elegance, romance, and classic appeal. The perfume of freshly made baguettes and strong coffee filled the air, luring her in and enticing her senses to the delicious food that lay ahead of her. Heart thumping with anticipation, Sarah made her way through the busy airport, ready to start discovering this magical city. Once she was outside the airport, Sarah found a cab and drove to her lodging. Sarah gazed about in amazement at the exquisite Haussmannian architecture that graced every corner of Paris as the cab threaded its way through the city. Beautiful balconies with flowers tumbling down them overlooked cobblestone lanes with busy businesses and charming cafés. The beauty and appeal of the city captivated Sarah, giving off an aura of timeless grandeur. Sarah reached her destination, got out of the cab, and looked up at the quaint apartment complex that will serve as her permanent residence. It was the dream house she had always imagined, with its wrought iron balconies and façade covered in ivy. She was excited to start her Parisian journey in earnest as she climbed the stairs and opened the door of her new residence. Sarah entered the flat to find a bright, sunny atmosphere filled with light coming in through the windows. Vibrant artwork and unusual furniture, each with a unique backstory and personality, decorated the room. Sarah marveled at her new environment as she looked about, enjoying the freedom and possibilities that filled the air.
Author: George Orwell Publisher: Modernista ISBN: 9180948634 Category : Languages : en Pages : 203
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Through George Orwell's firsthand accounts, readers are exposed to the harsh realities of life as a member of the destitute underclass. Orwell works various menial jobs, as dishwasher and plongeur in Parisian restaurants, and encounters a cast of characters from all walks of life. These include fellow down-and-outs, as well as the exploitative and indifferent employers and landlords who profit from their desperation. Down and Out in Paris and London sheds light on the daily challenges faced by those living in poverty, from the constant struggle to secure food and shelter to the lack of dignity and respect afforded to the working poor. Orwell's experiences also serve as a critique of societal structures and attitudes that perpetuate poverty and inequality, offering insight into the systemic failures that marginalize and oppress the most vulnerable members of society. GEORGE ORWELL was born in India in 1903 and passed away in London in 1950. As a journalist, critic, and author, he was a sharp commentator on his era and its political conditions and consequences.
Author: Colin Jones Publisher: ISBN: 9781422391747 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 566
Book Description
Takes the reader through every epoch of the Paris¿s history -- the Roman town called ¿beloved Lutetia¿; the early Christian capital of Clovis & Clotilda; the plague-infested alleys of the Middle Ages; the brilliant salons of the Enlightenment; the bloody epicenter of the 1789 revol.; the dazzling 19th-cent. city of the Impressionists; the prosperous contemporary capital; & the city at the future of the heart of Europe. Explores little-known features of the city¿s past that lie off the tourist track. Filled with photos & illus. plus feature boxes which pursues a subject throughout its own history -- such as the story of Marie Antoinette¿s seamstress, the Bastille, riotous students, the catacombs, Victor Hugo, the Eiffel Tower, the Roman arena, or cabaret star Josephine Baker.
Author: Ernesto Castañeda Publisher: Stanford University Press ISBN: 1503605779 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 250
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As immigrants settle in new places, they are faced with endless uncertainties that prevent them from feeling that they belong. From language barriers, to differing social norms, to legal boundaries separating them from established residents, they are constantly navigating shifting and contradictory expectations both to assimilate to their new culture and to honor their native one. In A Place to Call Home, Ernesto Castañeda offers a uniquely comparative portrait of immigrant expectations and experiences. Drawing on fourteen years of ethnographic observation and hundreds of interviews with documented and undocumented immigrants and their children, Castañeda sets out to determine how different locations can aid or disrupt the process of immigrant integration. Focusing on New York City, Paris, and Barcelona—immigration hubs in their respective countries—he compares the experiences of both Latino and North African migrants, and finds that subjective understandings, local contexts, national and regional history, and religious institutions are all factors that profoundly impact the personal journey to belonging.
Author: Richard O. Davies Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press ISBN: 9780873514514 Category : American literature Languages : en Pages : 450
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2004 Minnesota Book Award Winner The Midwestern small town has long held an iconic place in American culture--from the imaginings of Sinclair Lewis's Main Street and Sherwood Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio to Garrison Keillor's Lake Wobegon. But the reality is much more complex, as the small town has been a study in transition from its very inception. In A Place Called Home, editors Richard O. Davies, Joseph A. Amato, and David R. Pichaske offer the first comprehensive examination of the Midwestern small town and its evolving nature from the 1800s to the present. This rich collection, gleaned from the best writings of historians, novelists, social scientists, poets, and journalists, features not only such well-known authors as Sherwood Anderson, Carol Bly, Willa Cather, Hamlin Garland, Langston Hughes, Garrison Keillor, William Kloefkorn, Sinclair Lewis, Susan Allen Toth, and Mark Twain but also many lesser known and exceptionally talented writers. Five chronological sections trace the founding, growth, and decline of the Midwestern town, and introductory comments illuminate its ever-changing face. The result is a wide-ranging collection of writings on the community at the heart of America.
Author: William Marvel Publisher: UNC Press Books ISBN: 0807860832 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 424
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Although Appomattox Court House is one of the most symbolically charged places in America, it was an ordinary tobacco-growing village both before and after an accident of fate brought the armies of Lee and Grant together there. It is that Appomattox--the typical small Confederate community--that William Marvel portrays in this deeply researched, compelling study. He tells the story of the Civil War from the perspective of those who inhabited one of the conflict's most famous sites. The village sprang into existence just as Texas became a state and reached its peak not long before Lee and Grant met there. The postwar decline of the village mirrored that of the rural South as a whole, and Appomattox served as the focal point for both Lost Cause myth-making and reconciliation reveries. Marvel draws on original documents, diaries, and letters composed as the war unfolded to produce a clear and credible portrait of everyday life in this town, as well as examining the galvanizing events of April 1865. He also scrutinizes Appomattox the national symbol, exposing and explaining some of the cherished myths surrounding the surrender there.
Author: Steven Barclay
Author: Steven Barclay
Author: Adam Gopnik
Author: Susan Conley
Author: Ernesto Castañeda
Author: Raph Bills
Author: George Orwell
Author: Colin Jones
Author: Ernesto Castañeda
Author: Richard O. Davies
Author: William Marvel