Aspects Of Paris
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Paris — city of light, shadow, and endless contradiction — comes alive in Peter de Polnay's richly observed portrait of one of the world's most storied capitals. Aspects of Paris presents an intimate and discerning tour through the French metropolis, moving beyond the postcard façades to uncover the hidden rhythms, forgotten neighbourhoods, and enduring characters that give the city its true soul. Drawing on his deep personal knowledge of Parisian life, de Polnay chronicles the streets, cafés, and cultural currents that have shaped this singular city across the centuries, illuminating the everyday alongside the extraordinary. A seasoned author and traveller with a restless, inquisitive sensibility, de Polnay brings to his subject a prose style that is at once personal and authoritative — anecdotal yet anchored in genuine historical and cultural insight. The work sits comfortably within the tradition of the grand literary travel essay, inviting comparisons to the reflective city portraits of writers like Julian Green and Edmund White. Whether you are a seasoned Francophile or a curious newcomer, Aspects of Paris leaves you with the tantalising sense that the city's deepest secrets are always just around the next corner.
Author: Peter De Polnay
Format: Hardback
Published: 1968, W. H. Allen, London
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Paris — city of light, shadow, and endless contradiction — comes alive in Peter de Polnay's richly observed portrait of one of the world's most storied capitals. Aspects of Paris presents an intimate and discerning tour through the French metropolis, moving beyond the postcard façades to uncover the hidden rhythms, forgotten neighbourhoods, and enduring characters that give the city its true soul. Drawing on his deep personal knowledge of Parisian life, de Polnay chronicles the streets, cafés, and cultural currents that have shaped this singular city across the centuries, illuminating the everyday alongside the extraordinary. A seasoned author and traveller with a restless, inquisitive sensibility, de Polnay brings to his subject a prose style that is at once personal and authoritative — anecdotal yet anchored in genuine historical and cultural insight. The work sits comfortably within the tradition of the grand literary travel essay, inviting comparisons to the reflective city portraits of writers like Julian Green and Edmund White. Whether you are a seasoned Francophile or a curious newcomer, Aspects of Paris leaves you with the tantalising sense that the city's deepest secrets are always just around the next corner.