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 Paris Tales: A Literary Tour of the City by Helen ConstantineParis Tales is a highly evocative collection of stories by French or Francophone writers who have been inspired by specific locations in this most visited of capital cities. The collection brings together writers from the mid-19th century to the present day, from Maupassant and Zola to Colette and Ravalec. Rich in atmosphere, this literary tour of Paris will enchant both tourists and armchair travellers alike. - Paris is the most visited city in the world; these evocative stories - by writers such as Maupassant, Colette, and Zola - will enchant the visitor and armchair traveller alike
- Unique in exploring the city through literature set in different quartiers; photographs and maps will complement the stories and create a literary tour of Paris
- Stories have been translated by the highly experienced Helen Constantine, whose work has appeared in Penguin Classics
- First title in what is hoped will become a series of literary tours of key capital cities
Paperback 240 pages - 5" x 7" - (9/04)
ZB5746 Paris Tales: A Literary Tour of the City $17.95
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