Paris Tales is a highly evocative collection of stories by well known French & Francophone writers, translated by Helen Constantine. The twenty-two stories provide a captivating glimpse into Parisian life from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day
- evolving through the eyes of Maupassant, Nerval, Balzac & Zola, to the new generation of authors such as Gavalda or Beigbeder. This book takes us on an atmospheric tour of the districts of Paris, outlining the changing nature of the city & its inhabitants. From the shout of demonstrators on the Boul` Mich to the tranquility of Parc Monceau, from the artists` haunt of Montmartre to the glamorous cafés of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, we meet a vibrant characters gallery including a provincial lawyer’s wife seeking excitement, a runway schoolboy sleeping rough, a lottery-winning policeman... Illustrated with maps & wonderful photographs, the book will charm anyone who wishes to uncover the true heart of this many-faceted city.