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100 1 _aVandam, Albert D.
_q(Albert Dresden),
_d1843-1903
245 1 3 _aAn Englishman in Paris: Notes and Recollections
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
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 2010-05-12
508 _aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"An Englishman in Paris: Notes and Recollections" by Albert D. Vandam is a collection of autobiographical reflections and observations written in the late 19th century. The book captures the bohemian spirit of the Quartier-Latin during the late 1830s, illustrating the lives, eccentricities, and social dynamics of artists and students in Paris. Through Vandam’s narratives, readers are introduced to colorful characters and the lively atmosphere that characterized the artistic community of the time. The opening of this work describes the Quartier-Latin as it was experienced by the author, who recounts his early interactions with its notable figures and institutions, particularly focusing on "La Childebert", a renowned meeting place for artists. Vandam paints a vivid picture of the raucous life in this enclave, detailing practical jokes, artistic aspirations, and the vibrant personalities that populated the area. He introduces readers to the caricature of Bouginier, which became a local sensation, and explores the image's impact on the inhabitants of the quarter. The narrative reflects a blend of humor and nostalgia, highlighting the informal, yet passionate life dedicated to art, creativity, and camaraderie among young artists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
653 _aParis (France) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
653 _aParis (France) -- History -- 19th century
653 _aFrance -- History -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32343
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