Paris tel qu'il est

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Noriac, Jules, 1827-1882

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

Credits:

Produced by Clarity, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2019-12-14