The Ruins Of Paris
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The Ruins Of Paris
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Author : Jacques Réda
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 1996
The Ruins Of Paris written by Jacques Réda and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Literary Collections categories.
Jacques Reda leads us through the arrondissements and suburbs of Paris and beyond in a journey that moves to the rhythm of walking, of trains, of the hopeful tempo of upbeat jazz. This is the first translation of Reda's prose into English. "Meditative and lyrical, ironic and elegant" -- Scotland on Sunday "His book is an elliptical tribute to Paris, but something more -- a thank-you for being briefly a spectator in an abundant world" -- Architect's Journal
Flaubert In The Ruins Of Paris
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Author : Peter Brooks
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2017-04-04
Flaubert In The Ruins Of Paris written by Peter Brooks and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-04 with History categories.
From a distinguished literary historian, a look at Gustave Flaubert and his correspondence with George Sand during France's "terrible year" -- summer 1870 through spring 1871 From the summer of 1870 through the spring of 1871, France suffered a humiliating defeat in its war against Prussia and witnessed bloody class warfare that culminated in the crushing of the Paris Commune. In Flaubert in the Ruins of Paris, Peter Brooks examines why Flaubert thought his recently published novel, Sentimental Education, was prophetic of the upheavals in France during this "terrible year," and how Flaubert's life and that of his compatriots were changed forever. Brooks uses letters between Flaubert and his novelist friend and confidante George Sand to tell the story of Flaubert and his work, exploring his political commitments and his understanding of war, occupation, insurrection, and bloody political repression. Interweaving history, art history, and literary criticism-from Flaubert's magnificent novel of historical despair, to the building of the reactionary monument the Sacréoeur on Paris's highest summit, to the emergence of photography as historical witness-Brooks sheds new light on the pivotal moment when France redefined herself for the modern world.
Futures Ruins
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Author : Nina L. Dubin
language : en
Publisher: Getty Publications
Release Date : 2010
Futures Ruins written by Nina L. Dubin and has been published by Getty Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Art categories.
In this timely and provocative study, Hubert Robert's paintings of urban ruins are interpreted as manifestations of a new consciousness of time, one shaped by the uncertainties of an economy characterized by the dread-inducing expansion of credit, frenzied speculation on the stock exchange, and bold ventures in real estate. As the favored artist of an enterprising Parisian elite, Robert is a prophetic case study of the intersections between aesthetics and modernity's dawning business culture. At the center of this lively narrative lie Robert's depictions of the ruins of Paris--macabre and spectacular paintings of fires and demolitions created on the eve of the French Revolution. Drawing on a vast range of materials, Futures & Ruins understands these artworks as harbingers of a modern appetite for destruction. The paintings are examined as expressions of the pleasures and perils of a risk economy. This captivating account--lavishly illustrated with rarely reproduced objects--recovers the critical significance of the eighteenth-century cult of ruins and of Robert's art for our times.
Paris In Ruins
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Author : M. K. Tod
language : en
Publisher: Heath Street Publishing
Release Date : 2021-03-30
Paris In Ruins written by M. K. Tod and has been published by Heath Street Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-30 with Fiction categories.
Paris 1870. Raised for a life of parties and servants, Camille and Mariele have much in common, but it takes the horrors of war to bring them together to fight for the city and people they love. The story of two women whose families were caught up in the defense of Paris is deeply moving and suspenseful Margaret George, author of Splendor Before the Dark: A Novel of the Emperor Nero Tod is not only a good historian, but also an accomplished writer ... a gripping, well-limned picture of a time and a place that provide universal lessons Kirkus Reviews. A few weeks after the abdication of Napoleon III, the Prussian army lays siege to Paris. Camille Noisette, the daughter of a wealthy family, volunteers to nurse wounded soldiers and agrees to spy on a group of radicals plotting to overthrow the French government. Her future sister-in-law, Mariele de Crécy, is appalled by the gaps between rich and poor. She volunteers to look after destitute children whose families can barely afford to eat. Somehow, Camille and Mariele must find the courage and strength to endure months of devastating siege, bloody civil war, and great personal risk. Through it all, an unexpected friendship grows between the two women, as they face the destruction of Paris and discover that in war women have as much to fight for as men. War has a way of teaching lessons-if only Camille and Mariele can survive long enough to learn them. M.K. Tod's elegant style and uncanny eye for time and place again shine through in her riveting new tale, Paris in Ruins Jeffrey K. Walker author of No Hero's Welcome
Forty Eight Hours In Paris Amidst The Ruins
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Author : Henry Robert Addison
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1871
Forty Eight Hours In Paris Amidst The Ruins written by Henry Robert Addison and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1871 with Paris (France) categories.
Paris In Ruins
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Author : Sebastian Smee
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024-11-07
Paris In Ruins written by Sebastian Smee and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-11-07 with categories.
Paris In Ruins
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Author : D Manning Richards
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-06-14
Paris In Ruins written by D Manning Richards and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-14 with categories.
Parisian Marguerite Charbonneau lives with an aristocrat German colonel. When her charismatic first love seduces her to spy for the Resistance, she risks her life while choosing between the two men she loves.
Kill All Monsters
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Author : Michael May
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-06-26
Kill All Monsters written by Michael May and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-26 with Monsters categories.
The hit webcomic comes to print just in time to coincide with the release of Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim! Giant monsters have inherited the earth, but humanity hasn't given up the fight just yet. Armed with enormous, robot-like vehicles, a trio of soldiers visits Paris to investigate rumors of another group of monster-killers. What they find are more giants than they've ever faced before and a devastating secret that will affect the entire war. The City of Lights has just become the City of Fights!
Fl Neur
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Author : Federico Castigliano
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-06-22
Fl Neur written by Federico Castigliano and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-22 with categories.
"An inspiring book for fl�neurs and Paris lovers. It transforms your walk around Paris into an exciting and memorable experience." A man walks the streets of Paris, alone and without a destination. He travels long avenues of great buildings, loses himself in the crowds at the Grands Magasins. Wrapped up in a black overcoat, he wanders the city restlessly. But what is he looking for? Where is he going? This book teaches you how lose yourself in the city: it contains stories of promenades and urban adventures, stories of dandies and fl�neurs... It contains information regarding characters, authors and artists who have wandered the streets of Paris. By reading these pages you will discover the secrets of fl�nerie, the noble art of wandering without a destination. About the Author. Federico Castigliano holds a PhD in Comparative Literature (University of Turin) and is Associate Professor of Italian Studies. Having worked for several years in France, he currently teaches at Beijing International Studies University. His writing combines nonfiction and fiction and centers on the relationship between the individual and urban spaces, thus exploring the possibilities of today's city. Website: federicocastigliano.com TABLE OF CONTENTS: Itineraries of fl�nerie (map) Instructions for reading this book Prologue - Into the street How to be a true fl�neur A day in the life of a fl�neur Once there was the fl�neur Getting lost Where to wander in Paris Drifting along the boulevards The ruins of Paris A dangerous game The city of tomorrow Shopping as one of the fine arts Paris spleen Epilogue - At the gate Memorandum for fl�neurs Bibliography
Quiet Corners Of Paris
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Author : Jean-Christophe Napias
language : en
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Release Date : 2007-10-23
Quiet Corners Of Paris written by Jean-Christophe Napias and has been published by New York Review of Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-23 with Travel categories.
More than eighty of the loveliest, most tranquil, and sometimes hidden places in Paris are celebrated in this charming guidebook Quiet Corners of Paris is a beautifully illustrated peek into eighty-one often overlooked, always beautiful, locales: hidden villas, winding lanes, little-known 19th-century passages, serene gardens, and cobblestone courtyards. Some of the places have breathtaking views, others are filled with historic and architectural details, from stone archways, garden follies, boxwood mazes, ornamental statuary, stained glass, and Renaissance fountains. Follow a stone path under a trellis of blossoms or wander through a gate to discoverÉ