Elegant Wits And Grand Horizontals: Paris-La Belle Epoque
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Cornelia Otis Skinner
Binding: Hardback
Published: Michael Joseph, 1963
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This engaging work of historical non-fiction transports readers to Paris during the Belle Époque, a vibrant era of artistic and cultural flourishing. Cornelia Otis Skinner, through meticulous research and vivid prose, chronicles the lives and wit of the era's most captivating personalities, from artists and writers to socialites and performers. The narrative captures the sophisticated yet often eccentric spirit of Parisian society, detailing the salons, cafes, and grand boulevards that defined this unforgettable period. It is a delightful read for anyone interested in French history, cultural studies, or the captivating allure of a bygone age.
Author: Cornelia Otis Skinner
Binding: Hardback
Published: Michael Joseph, 1963
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This engaging work of historical non-fiction transports readers to Paris during the Belle Époque, a vibrant era of artistic and cultural flourishing. Cornelia Otis Skinner, through meticulous research and vivid prose, chronicles the lives and wit of the era's most captivating personalities, from artists and writers to socialites and performers. The narrative captures the sophisticated yet often eccentric spirit of Parisian society, detailing the salons, cafes, and grand boulevards that defined this unforgettable period. It is a delightful read for anyone interested in French history, cultural studies, or the captivating allure of a bygone age.