"Paris Nights and Other Impressions of Places and People" by Arnold Bennett is a collection of early 20th-century essays chronicling the author's time in Paris, filled with descriptions of its striking buildings, customs, and how people related to one another there. The book begins with the author's memory of his first Parisian invite, enchanted by music and captivating women. It then describes the cozy atmosphere and compares viewpoints of Paris with those of London, highlighting the unique qualities of Parisians, such as their artistic debates and emotional openness. Bennett's careful observations paint a colorful picture of Parisian life. It shows the romantic and sometimes funny behaviors of its upper class, highlighting their directness and lively talks, setting the scene for a journey into Parisian culture that should draw readers in with humor, irony, and a respect for the city's many layers.
Paris Nights, and Other Impressions of Places and People
By Arnold Bennett
Experience the vibrant heart of early 20th-century Paris through insightful observations of its people, places, and social dramas.
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About the AuthorEnoch Arnold Bennett was an English author, best known as a novelist, who wrote prolifically. Between the 1890s and the 1930s he completed 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays, and a daily journal totalling more than a million words. He wrote articles and stories for more than 100 newspapers and periodicals, worked in and briefly ran the Ministry of Information during the First World War, and wrote for the cinema in the 1920s. Sales of his books were substantial, and he was the most financially successful British author of his day.
Enoch Arnold Bennett was an English author, best known as a novelist, who wrote prolifically. Between the 1890s and the 1930s he completed 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays, and a daily journal totalling more than a million words. He wrote articles and stories for more than 100 newspapers and periodicals, worked in and briefly ran the Ministry of Information during the First World War, and wrote for the cinema in the 1920s. Sales of his books were substantial, and he was the most financially successful British author of his day.
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