Paris Nights, and Other Impressions of Places and People
Exploring Cities and Souls: Bennett's Literary MusingsBy Arnold Bennett
Length9h 19m
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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
31II—THE EGOIST
2I—ARTISTIC EVENING
32III—THE BLAND WANDERER
3II—THE VARIÉTIÉS
33IV—ON A MOUNTAIN
4III—EVENING WITH EXILES
34ENGLAND AGAIN—1907
5IV—BOURGEOIS
35I—THE GATE OF THE EMPIRE
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6V—CAUSE CÉLÈBRE
36II—AN ESTABLISHMENT
7VI—RUSSIAN IMPERIAL BALLET AT THE OPERA
37III—AMUSEMENTS
8LIFE IN LONDON—1911
38IV—MANCHESTER
9I—THE RESTAURANT
39V—LONDON
10II—BY THE RIVER
40VI—INDUSTRY
11III—THE CLUB
41THE MIDLANDS—1910-1911
12IV—THE CIRCUS
42I—THE HANBRIDGE EMPIRE
13V—THE BANQUET
43II—THE MYSTERIOUS PEOPLE
14VI—ONE OF THE CROWD
44III—FIRST VOYAGE TO THE ISLE OF MAN
15ITALY—1910
45IV—THE ISLAND BOARDING-HOUSE
16I—NIGHT AND MORNING IN FLORENCE
46V—TEN HOURS AT BLACKPOOL
17II—THE SEVENTH OF MAY, 1910
47THE BRITISH HOME—1908
18III—MORE ITALIAN OPERA
48I—AN EVENING AT THE SMITHS’
19THE RIVIERA—1907
49II—THE GREAT MANNERS QUESTION
20I—THE HÔTEL TRISTE
50III—SPENDING-AND GETTING VALUE: ******
21II—WAR!
51IV—THE PARENTS
22III-“MONTE”
52V—HAMIT’S POINT OF VIEW
23IV—A DIVERSION AT SAN REMO
53VI—THE FUTURE
24FONTAINEBLEAU—1904-1909
54STREETS ROADS AND TRAINS—1907-1909
25I—FIRST JOURNEY INTO THE FOREST
55I—IN WATLING STREET
26II—SECOND JOURNEY INTO THE FOREST
56II—STREET TALKING
27III—THE CASTLE GARDENS
57III—ON THE ROAD
28IV—AN ITINERARY
58IV—A TRAIN
29SWITZERLAND—1909-1911
59V—ANOTHER TRAIN
30I—THE HOTEL ON THE LANDSCAPE
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