Paris Tales Stories

Paris Tales is a highly evocative collection of stories by French and Francophone writers who have been inspired by specific locations in this most visited of capital cities. The twenty-two stories - by well-known writers including Nerval, Maupassant, Colette and Echenoz - provide a captivating glimpse into Parisian life from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Six of the stories included in this collection have never been translated into English before. Unique in exploring the city through literature set in different quartiers; photographs and maps complement the stories and create a literary tour of Paris.