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100 1 _aQueirós, Eça de,
_d1845-1900
245 1 0 _aEchos de Pariz
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2019-08-29
508 _aProduced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust.)
520 _a"Echos de Pariz" by Eça de Queirós is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work provides a critical and often humorous perspective on the social and political life of Paris and London, as well as broader European themes. Through these essays, the author reflects on contemporary issues, the nature of society, and the experience of individuals within these bustling metropolises. The opening of the work establishes a dichotomy between Paris and the rest of the world, emphasizing that contemporary society views these cities as the heart of human experience—rich with culture, art, and social complexities. Eça de Queirós humorously critiques the obsession with these cities, comparing the mundane interactions of everyday life to grand landscapes and monumental architectures. He sets the stage for a discussion of the socio-political landscape in Paris, highlighting recent events, such as the anniversary of the bloody suppression of the Commune, which serves as a backdrop for exploring themes of memory, progress, and the dramatic interplay of humanity within a historical narrative. The author’s incisive wit and critical observations invite readers to engage with both the text’s humor and its deeper commentary on civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60194
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