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'The Paris Novel' revels in a good meal, a beautiful dress and a romantic city

NPR's Book of the Day

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Exploring Paris through Time and Dreams

Exploring the evolving portrayal of Paris from an idealized past to the present, highlighting the fusion of dreams and reality in the city's depiction. The chapter reflects on the romanticized images of Paris throughout different eras and how they intersect with perceptions from both American and Parisian perspectives.

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