PARIS

by Irene Smith ‧ RELEASE DATE: N/A

A new series on Cities of the World bows in with this slim (128 page) essay on the City of Light. After a general introduction, the book is divided into chapters describing the three main sections of Paris: the Left Bank, the Right Bank, and the islands of the Seine. Each of these is characterized as to its history, architectural features and unique cultural milieu. Though sometimes overly sentimental (e.g., the description of the city's Dog Cemetery) Miss Smith's re-creation of the Parisian atmosphere is generally effective -- ""A misty day on an old street brings an air of melancholy to the houses, and the very stones look weary"" -- much less business-like than her historical summaries and more interesting to read. No new facts here, but a good ""feeling"" for the famous capital, well supplemented by Emil Weiss' pen and ink sketches.

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Publisher: Rand McNally

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15, 1961

Categories: NONFICTION