Project Gutenberg 2017-07-15 Public domain in the USA. 350 Bennett, Arnold 1867 1931 Bennett, Enoch Arnold Bennett, E. Arnold Rickards, Edwin Alfred 1872 1920 Rickards, E. A. (Edwin Alfred) Paris Nights, and Other Impressions of Places and People Paris 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). Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "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.) Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Europe -- Description and travel D Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing 628263 2025-07-22T06:00:31.371558 text/html 625730 2024-10-23T02:20:40 text/html 3737459 2025-07-22T06:00:41.845430 application/epub+zip 3728355 2025-07-22T06:00:33.193463 application/epub+zip 305060 2025-07-22T06:00:32.104491 application/epub+zip 3886885 2025-07-22T06:00:48.741437 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3808524 2025-07-22T06:00:39.479434 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 419307 2022-09-25T03:17:01.489281 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 529163 2025-07-22T06:00:30.151495 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 509259 2024-10-23T02:20:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17220 2025-07-22T06:00:48.953383 application/rdf+xml 11633 2025-07-22T06:00:32.234588 image/jpeg 2042 2025-07-22T06:00:32.169463 image/jpeg 3372790 2025-07-22T06:00:31.581561 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia