Articles tagged ‘Books’
Medieval Paris
By Parisgirl | December 20th, 2006 |
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Because much of Paris was transformed in the 19th century during the Napoleon III era when Haussmann razed older medieval structures and created the wide boulevards which dominate the Right Bank, it’s nice to know whenever an authentic medieval structure gets a new lease on life. Such is the case with The Tour St. [...]
Thought for the Day
By Parisgirl | December 18th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Many years ago, I sat in a room facing three professors who would spend the hour asking me questions about twenty works of literature including The Red and the Black by Stendhal. One of the questions the French instructor asked me was: What was the symbolism of Julian Sorel’s beloved carrying his [...]
A Little History - Pont Saint Michel
By Parisgirl | December 16th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Like London, Paris is a city defined by its bridges. Building began on Pont Saint Michel in 1378. In those days the bridge was covered with townhouses for craftsmen including tanners and shoemakers. To get an idea of what the medieval Pont Saint Michel looked like, you’d have to go to Florence, [...]
Les Bienveillantes - Jonathan Littell
By Parisgirl | October 30th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Flabbergasting. Incroyable. That an American might win the Tour de France - this doesn’t seem so extraordinary. But to receive one of France’s highest literary awards - bestowed by the highest of high: The French Academy of Literature - this should make headlines on the New York Times, The Washington [...]
