Paris Tales is a collection of stories by French or Francophone writers who
have been inspired by specific locations in this capital city. The collection
brings together writers from the mid-19th century to the present day, from
Maupassant and Zola to Colette and Ravalec.Paris Tales is a highly evocative collection of stories by French and
Francophone writers who have been inspired by specific locations in this most
visited of capital cities. The twenty-two stories - by well-known writers
including Nerval, Maupassant, Colette, and Echenoz - provide a captivating
glimpse into Parisian life from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day.
The stories take us on an atmospheric tour of the arrondissements and quartiers
of Paris, charting the changing nature of the city and its inhabitants, and
viewing it through the eyes of characters such as the provincial lawyer's wife
seeking excitement, a runaway schoolboy sleeping rough, and a lottery-winning
policeman. From the artists' haunts of Montmartre to the glamorous cafes of
Saint-Germain, from the shouts of demonstrators on Boul Mich' to the
tranquillity of Parc Monceau, Paris Tales offers a fascinating literary
panorama of Paris. Illustrated with maps and striking photographs, the book
will appeal to all those who wish to uncover the true heart of this seductive
city.
