Old Paris: Its Court And Literary Salons

By Catherine Charlotte Jackson and Catherine Charlotte

Book Overview

""Old Paris: Its Court and Literary Salons"" is a historical book written by Catherine Charlotte Jackson. The book provides a detailed account of the court and literary salons of old Paris, covering the period from the 16th to the 18th century. The author explores the social and cultural life of Paris during this time, discussing the prominent figures who shaped the city's literary and artistic scene.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular aspect of Parisian life during this period. The author discusses the role of women in the literary salons, the influence of the court on the cultural life of Paris, and the emergence of new literary genres such as the novel.The book also provides insight into the daily life of Parisians during this time, including their fashion, food, and entertainment. The author uses a variety of primary sources to support her arguments, including letters, diaries, and memoirs.Overall, ""Old Paris: Its Court and Literary Salons"" is a fascinating exploration of a bygone era in the history of Paris. The book provides a rich and detailed account of the cultural and social life of the city during this time, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Paris, literature, or cultural studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432532510
• ISBN13: 9781432532512
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"