02686cam a22003613u 4500 42367 UtSlPG 20260610133953.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Martin, Benjamin Ellis, 1839-1909 The Stones of Paris in History and Letters, Volume 2 (of 2) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-03-19 The Southern Bank in the nineteenth century -- The Paris of Honoré de Balzac -- The Paris of Alexandre Dumas -- The Paris of Victor Hugo -- The making of the Marais -- The women of the Marais. Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Stones of Paris in History and Letters, Volume 2" by Martin and Martin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of Paris, exploring its development through various notable figures of literature and politics, including Honoré de Balzac, Alexandre Dumas, and Victor Hugo. It illustrates how these personalities contributed to shaping Paris as a center of art and thought, creating a vivid tapestry of the city's history. The opening portion of the volume introduces the evolution of the Scholars' Quarter in Paris, highlighting its significance as a hub for intellectual activities. The authors discuss prominent figures, such as Alexis de Tocqueville, François Guizot, and Alphonse de Lamartine, detailing their contributions and residences throughout the 19th century. The narrative establishes a sense of time and place, painting a picture of the vibrant life in Paris during this period, complete with the struggles and ambitions of its leading intellectuals, as well as the impact of historical events on their lives and works. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Paris (France) -- Intellectual life Molière, 1622-1673 -- Homes and haunts -- France -- Paris Authors, French -- Homes and haunts -- France -- Paris Literary landmarks -- France -- Paris Martin, Charlotte M. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42367 83206 83206