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Paris Notebooks: Essays & Reviews (Nonpareil Books)

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Book Synopsis: “A superb collection...Page after page, Gallant dazzles. Her voice and sensibility are penetrating, canny, graceful, and incisive.”—Washington Post

Enthralling essays on the expatriate experience in Paris and shrewd literary criticism by one of the twentieth century’s finest writers.

Mavis Gallant is revered as one of the great short story writers of her generation, but she was also an astute observer and formidable reporter. This selection of Gallant’s essays and reviews written between 1968 and 1985 begins with her impressions of the Parisian student uprising in May 1968. Originally published in The New Yorker, “The Events in May” inspired Wes Anderson’s film The French Dispatch and Gallant herself served as inspiration for the journalist portrayed by Frances McDormand. Paris Notebooks presents a whole range of subjects portraying French society, ranging from architecture and literature to the gripping story of Gabrielle Russier, a young French schoolteacher driven to imprisonment, madness, and suicide as the result of an affair with one of her students. Also included are Gallant’s astute reviews of books by major figures such as Vladimir Nabokov, Simone de Beauvoir, Colette, and Günter Grass. No matter what form she’s working in, Mavis Gallant’s flawless prose is always full of wit and acuity. This Nonpareil edition includes a new introduction by acclaimed literary biographer Hermione Lee.

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Are you ready to be transported to the vibrant streets of Paris? Look no further than Paris Notebooks: Essays & Reviews (Nonpareil Books). This superb collection by Mavis Gallant, one of the twentieth century's finest writers, will dazzle you with its penetrating insights and graceful prose. Whether you're an expatriate longing for a taste of home or a literature enthusiast seeking shrewd literary criticism, this book has something for everyone.

Step back in time to the Parisian student uprising in May 1968 through Gallant's vivid impressions. Her firsthand account, originally published in The New Yorker and later inspiring Wes Anderson's film The French Dispatch, will transport you to a volatile era and make you feel like you were there yourself. Gallant's own life story, serving as inspiration for a journalist character portrayed by Frances McDormand, only adds to the intrigue.

But Paris Notebooks is not limited to historical events. Through a range of literary subjects, from architecture to the gripping story of Gabrielle Russier, Gallant delves into the complexities of French society. Her astute reviews of books by major figures such as Vladimir Nabokov, Simone de Beauvoir, Colette, and Günter Grass showcase her deep understanding of literature and her ability to captivate readers with her exceptional analysis.

What sets this edition apart is the inclusion of a new introduction by acclaimed literary biographer Hermione Lee. Lee's insights provide valuable context and enhance the reading experience, making Paris Notebooks a must-have for any literature lover.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey through Parisian life and literature. Get your copy of Paris Notebooks: Essays & Reviews (Nonpareil Books) today and be captivated by Mavis Gallant's wit, acuity, and impeccable storytelling.

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