{"product_id":"9780192805744","title":"Paris Tales","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you've never been to Paris, here is your chance to experience it; if you have been there, here is your chance to return. \u003ci\u003eParis Tales\u003c\/i\u003e is a highly evocative collection of stories by French and Francophone writers who have been inspired by the mystery and charm of different 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. \u003cbr\u003e The stories take us on an atmospheric tour of the \u003ci\u003earrondissements\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003equartiers\u003c\/i\u003e of Paris, charting the changing nature of the city and its inhabitants. Viewed through the eyes of characters such as the provincial lawyer's wife seeking excitement, a runaway schoolboy sleeping rough, and a lottery-winning policeman, the collection presents a stage for the intimacies and insights of these distinctly Parisian people. From the artists' haunts of Montmartre to the glamorous caf s of Saint-Germain, from the shouts of demonstrators on Boul Mich' to the tranquillity of Parc Monceau, \u003ci\u003eParis\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTales\u003c\/i\u003e offers a fascinating literary panorama of Paris.\u003cbr\u003e Illustrated with maps and striking photographs, the book will appeal to all those who wish to uncover the true heart of this seductive city. Translated by well-known linguist Helen Constantine, \u003ci\u003eParis Tales\u003c\/i\u003e is the first title in a series of literary tours of key capital cities. Rich in atmosphere, this literary tour will enchant both tourists and armchair travelers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47010873868528,"sku":"9780192805744","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780192805744_p0.jpg?v=1763662065","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780192805744","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}