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245 1 0 _aGay life in Paris: how life is enjoyed by the people of that great metropolis
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
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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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aMultum in parvo library, vol. 2, no. 18, June, 1895
500 _aRelease date is 2022-11-21
508 _aDemian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)
520 _a"GAY LIFE IN PARIS: How Life is Enjoyed by the People of that Great Metropolis" by A. B. Courtney is a societal observation publication written in the late 19th century. The book explores the vibrant yet tumultuous nightlife of Paris, focusing on the experiences of its inhabitants within the context of pleasure-seeking and vice. It presents a candid view of the city, juxtaposing its allure with the darker realities that accompany the pursuit of enjoyment in a bustling metropolis. The narrative captures a variety of scenes from Parisian life, particularly highlighting notorious places like the Jardin Mabille, where hedonistic gatherings occur amidst the backdrop of music and dance. Through detailed descriptions, it portrays the lives of ballet dancers, revealing their grueling routines and the complications they face in an exploitative industry. Moreover, the author chronicles encounters in different nightlife venues, illustrating the complex intersections of desire, addiction, and societal decay. The text serves not only as a reflection on the culture of leisure in Paris but also a commentary on the socio-economic consequences of such a lifestyle, offering readers an engrossing glimpse into a city that celebrates pleasure while concealing profound moral challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: A. B. Courtney, 1895
653 _aParis (France) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
830 0 _aMultum in parvo library, vol. 2, no. 18, June, 1895
856 4 _uhttps://digital.library.villanova.edu/Item/vudl:554993
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69400
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