02459cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000320011224500610014426400510020530000470025633600260030333700260032933800360035550000310039150502650042250800900068752012040077753400450198165300370202670000390206385600430210255116UtSlPG20260610134253.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD1 aBennett, Arnold,d1867-193110aParis Nights, and Other Impressions of Places and People 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2017-07-150 aParis nights (1910) -- Life in London (1911) -- Italy (1910) -- The Riviera (1907) -- Fontainebleau (1904-1909) -- Switzerland (1909-1911) -- England again (1907) -- The Midlands (1910-1911) -- The British home (1908) -- Streets, roads, and trains (1907-1909). aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive a"Paris Nights and Other Impressions of Places and People" by Arnold Bennett is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work captures the essence of Paris, recounting the author's experiences and observations of its distinctive architecture, culture, and social interactions through vivid and insightful narratives. The opening of the collection introduces a scene where the author reflects on his first invitation to a Parisian gathering, filled with the allure of music and the charm of women. He describes the intimate setting, noting the contrast of perceptions between Paris and London, and the unique essence of the Parisians gathered—their artistic discussions, candid interactions, and emotional expressions. Bennett's keen observations create a rich tapestry of Parisian life, illustrating the romantic and sometimes absurd dynamics of its social elite, emphasizing their candor and the spirited nature of their conversations. This beginning sets the stage for an exploration of various facets of Parisian culture that promises to engage readers with a mix of humor, irony, and appreciation for the city's complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEurope -- Description and travel1 aRickards, Edwin Alfred,d1872-192040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55116