Paris Nights, and Other Impressions of Places and People
Exploring Cities and Souls: Bennett's Literary MusingsBy Arnold Bennett
Length9h 19m
About this audiobook
In "Paris Nights, and Other Impressions of Places and People," Arnold Bennett crafts a rich tapestry of observations that blend personal experience with keen social commentary. Written in Bennett's characteristic prose style, which is at once conversational and reflective, the book offers essays that navigate the emotional and cultural landscapes of various locales, particularly focusing on the vibrant life of Paris. The narrative oscillates between vivid descriptions and introspective musings, encapsulating the allure and complexity of urban experiences in the early 20th century, while engaging readers in a dialogue about place and identity. Arnold Bennett was not just a novelist; he was a keen observer of life and society, and his time spent in France deeply influenced his worldview. His extensive background in literature, combined with a fascination for the intricacies of modern life, led him to explore themes of place and belonging in his works. This particular collection serves as a testament to his expressive style and his ability to capture the nuances of human experience in diverse settings, reflecting his own journeys across Europe. Highly recommended for those who appreciate essays that meld personal reflection with cultural critique, "Paris Nights, and Other Impressions of Places and People" offers readers a profound understanding of how places shape people. Bennett's astute observations and lyrical prose invite readers to traverse the streets of Paris and beyond, fostering a deeper connection to the landscapes of their own lives.
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GenreTravel
Length9 hrs 19 mins
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Publish dateDec 5, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PARIS NIGHTS—1910
26II—SECOND JOURNEY INTO THE FOREST
2I—ARTISTIC EVENING
27III—THE CASTLE GARDENS
3II—THE VARIÉTIÉS
28IV—AN ITINERARY
4III—EVENING WITH EXILES
29SWITZERLAND—1909-1911
5IV—BOURGEOIS
30I—THE HOTEL ON THE LANDSCAPE
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6V—CAUSE CÉLÈBRE
31II—THE EGOIST
7VI—RUSSIAN IMPERIAL BALLET AT THE OPERA
32III—THE BLAND WANDERER
8LIFE IN LONDON—1911
33IV—ON A MOUNTAIN
9I—THE RESTAURANT
34ENGLAND AGAIN—1907
10II—BY THE RIVER
35I—THE GATE OF THE EMPIRE
11III—THE CLUB
36II—AN ESTABLISHMENT
12IV—THE CIRCUS
37III—AMUSEMENTS
13V—THE BANQUET
38IV—MANCHESTER
14VI—ONE OF THE CROWD
39V—LONDON
15ITALY—1910
40VI—INDUSTRY
16I—NIGHT AND MORNING IN FLORENCE
41THE MIDLANDS—1910-1911
17II—THE SEVENTH OF MAY, 1910
42I—THE HANBRIDGE EMPIRE
18III—MORE ITALIAN OPERA
43II—THE MYSTERIOUS PEOPLE
19THE RIVIERA—1907
44III—FIRST VOYAGE TO THE ISLE OF MAN
20I—THE HÔTEL TRISTE
45IV—THE ISLAND BOARDING-HOUSE
21II—WAR!
46V—TEN HOURS AT BLACKPOOL
22III-“MONTE”
47THE BRITISH HOME—1908
23IV—A DIVERSION AT SAN REMO
48I—AN EVENING AT THE SMITHS’
24FONTAINEBLEAU—1904-1909
49II—THE GREAT MANNERS QUESTION
25I—FIRST JOURNEY INTO THE FOREST
50III—SPENDING-AND GETTING VALUE: ******
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