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100 1 _aBennett, Arnold,
_d1867-1931
245 1 0 _aParis Nights, and Other Impressions of Places and People
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-07-15
505 0 _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).
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEurope -- Description and travel
700 1 _aRickards, Edwin Alfred,
_d1872-1920
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55116
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