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Paris Stories

by Mavis Gallant, Michael Ondaatje
Paris Stories - Thryft
Paris Stories - Thryft

Insightful tales of modern Parisian expatriates

"Paris Stories is a must-read for those seeking stunningly crafted narratives of expatriate life in Paris. Mavis Gallant's writing is deeply insightful, evoking a sense of nostalgia for a place many of us have never even visited. This collection offers a panoramic view of life in the city of love, a shining example of Gallant's ability to capture the essence of human experiences with precision and elegance."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Paris Stories

by Mavis Gallant, Michael Ondaatje
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ISBN: 9781590170229
Authors: Mavis Gallant, Michael Ondaatje
Publisher: NYRB
Date of Publication: 2002-10-31
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.95
(rated by 1553 readers)

Description

Mavis Gallant is a contemporary legend, a frequent contributor to The New Yorker for close to fifty years who has, in the words of The New York Times, “radically reshaped the short story for decade after decade.” Michael Ondaatje’s new selection of Gallant’s work gathers some of the most memorable of her stories set in Europe and Paris, where Gallant has long lived. Mysterious, funny, insightful, and heartbreaking, these are tales of expatriates and exiles, wise children and straying saints. Together they compose a secret history, at once intimate and panoramic, of modern times.
 

Insightful tales of modern Parisian expatriates

"Paris Stories is a must-read for those seeking stunningly crafted narratives of expatriate life in Paris. Mavis Gallant's writing is deeply insightful, evoking a sense of nostalgia for a place many of us have never even visited. This collection offers a panoramic view of life in the city of love, a shining example of Gallant's ability to capture the essence of human experiences with precision and elegance."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.