Voyage d'un jeune grec à Paris (Vol. 1 of 2) by Hippolyte Mazier du Heaume
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"Voyage d'un jeune Grec à Paris" by Hippolyte Mazier du Heaume is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The work follows the journey of a young Greek named Philoménor, who travels from Greece to Paris, experiencing and observing various aspects of French culture and society. As he navigates through the excitement of Paris, he is struck by both his initial enthusiasm for the beauty of the capital and his
growing indignation towards the abuses and neglect he witnesses. The opening portion introduces Philoménor and details his background, education in Athens, and travels through Italy, Holland, and England before arriving in France. Early on, he reflects on the loss of Greek cultural treasures, feeling a visceral connection to the ruins and art that symbolize his heritage. As he begins to settle in Paris, his initial enchantment starts to wane as he grapples with the realities of the city's societal issues and the degradation of its monuments. This balance of admiration and criticism establishes the tone of his observations, promising a rich exploration of both beauty and decay throughout his sojourn in Paris. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mazier du Heaume, Hippolyte |
|---|---|
| Title | Voyage d'un jeune grec à Paris (Vol. 1 of 2) |
| Credits | Produced by Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36468 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36468-1 |
| Release Date | Jun 19, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 425 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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