Parisian cafe culture through a literary lens.
If you're enchanted by the romantic tales of Paris and its literary history, "Literary Cafés of Paris" is like a passport to the past. Walking through these pages will blend the aroma of espresso with the whispers of literary giants. It's a chance to sit at the same tables where the great minds of literature found their inspiration, making you feel a part of that illustrious circle.
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ISBN: 9780913515426
Authors:
Noël Riley Fitch
Publisher: Starrhill Pr
Date of Publication: 1989-03-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.89
(rated by 45 readers)
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A historical look at the literary places and people of Paris.
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Parisian cafe culture through a literary lens.
If you're enchanted by the romantic tales of Paris and its literary history, "Literary Cafés of Paris" is like a passport to the past. Walking through these pages will blend the aroma of espresso with the whispers of literary giants. It's a chance to sit at the same tables where the great minds of literature found their inspiration, making you feel a part of that illustrious circle.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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