Paris tel qu'il est by Jules Noriac
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"Paris tel qu'il est" by Jules Noriac is a collection of humorous essays written in the late 19th century. This work offers keen observations and witty commentary on social norms, human behavior, and various quirks of Parisian life, often delivered through satirical anecdotes. Noriac's engaging writing style draws the reader into the bustling and vibrant life of Paris, providing a mirror to the society of his time. The opening of the book
dives into an amusing exploration of the impacts of a miscommunication in a telegram that leads to a comedic situation involving a young lady eager to give birth in Italy. This sets the tone for the subsequent anecdotes, which highlight the absurdities and peculiarities of everyday life in Paris. Themes of misunderstandings, human folly, and the social dynamics of the city begin to unfold, revealing how such moments can lead to unexpected consequences and legal troubles. The author's lighthearted and satirical approach invites readers to reflect on the idiosyncrasies of human nature within the context of a rapidly changing urban environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Noriac, Jules, 1827-1882 |
|---|---|
| Title | Paris tel qu'il est |
| Credits |
Produced by Clarity, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French literature -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60924 |
| Release Date | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 350 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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