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Title: The Stones of Paris in History and Letters, Volume 2 (of 2)
Contents: The Southern Bank in the nineteenth century -- The Paris of Honoré de Balzac -- The Paris of Alexandre Dumas -- The Paris of Victor Hugo -- The making of the Marais -- The women of the Marais.
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Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Stones of Paris in History and Letters, Volume 2" by Martin and Martin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of Paris, exploring its development through various notable figures of literature and politics, including Honoré de Balzac, Alexandre Dumas, and Victor Hugo. It illustrates how these personalities contributed to shaping Paris as a center of art and thought, creating a vivid tapestry of the city's history. The opening portion of the volume introduces the evolution of the Scholars' Quarter in Paris, highlighting its significance as a hub for intellectual activities. The authors discuss prominent figures, such as Alexis de Tocqueville, François Guizot, and Alphonse de Lamartine, detailing their contributions and residences throughout the 19th century. The narrative establishes a sense of time and place, painting a picture of the vibrant life in Paris during this period, complete with the struggles and ambitions of its leading intellectuals, as well as the impact of historical events on their lives and works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Martin, Benjamin Ellis, 1839-1909
Author: Martin, Charlotte M.
EBook No.: 42367
Published: Mar 19, 2013
Downloads: 725
Language: English
Subject: Paris (France) -- Intellectual life
Subject: Molière, 1622-1673 -- Homes and haunts -- France -- Paris
Subject: Authors, French -- Homes and haunts -- France -- Paris
Subject: Literary landmarks -- France -- Paris
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Stones of Paris in History and Letters, Volume 2 (of 2)
Contents: The Southern Bank in the nineteenth century -- The Paris of Honoré de Balzac -- The Paris of Alexandre Dumas -- The Paris of Victor Hugo -- The making of the Marais -- The women of the Marais.
Credits:
Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Stones of Paris in History and Letters, Volume 2" by Martin and Martin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of Paris, exploring its development through various notable figures of literature and politics, including Honoré de Balzac, Alexandre Dumas, and Victor Hugo. It illustrates how these personalities contributed to shaping Paris as a center of art and thought, creating a vivid tapestry of the city's history. The opening portion of the volume introduces the evolution of the Scholars' Quarter in Paris, highlighting its significance as a hub for intellectual activities. The authors discuss prominent figures, such as Alexis de Tocqueville, François Guizot, and Alphonse de Lamartine, detailing their contributions and residences throughout the 19th century. The narrative establishes a sense of time and place, painting a picture of the vibrant life in Paris during this period, complete with the struggles and ambitions of its leading intellectuals, as well as the impact of historical events on their lives and works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Martin, Benjamin Ellis, 1839-1909
Author: Martin, Charlotte M.
EBook No.: 42367
Published: Mar 19, 2013
Downloads: 725
Language: English
Subject: Paris (France) -- Intellectual life
Subject: Molière, 1622-1673 -- Homes and haunts -- France -- Paris
Subject: Authors, French -- Homes and haunts -- France -- Paris
Subject: Literary landmarks -- France -- Paris
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.