
THE AMAZING CITY
PREFACE
I IN THE STREET
II IN A CELLAR
III IN A MARKET-PLACE
IV BOURGEOISIE
V ON STRIKE
VI COTTIN & COMPANY
VII THE LATIN QUARTER
VIII MONSIEUR LE ROUÉ
A lively tour through the heart of Paris unfolds in this vivid collection of sketches, where the city itself feels like a character. From bustling streets and cramped cellars to lively market squares, each scene captures the everyday rhythms of cafés, theatres, and boulevards, revealing a mosaic of personalities—artists, shopkeepers, students, and the occasional dreamer. The narrator’s eye for detail paints the sounds, colors, and fleeting moments that give the capital its unique pulse, inviting listeners to hear the clatter of horse‑drawn carts, the chatter of a bustling café, and the soft murmur of a distant cathedral bell.
Interwoven with these observations are brief encounters that hint at deeper stories: a young woman’s secret affection, a playwright’s restless ambition, and a street‑corner chorus that seems to echo the city’s own heartbeat. The prose moves with the cadence of a Parisian stroll, offering both charm and subtle critique without ever losing its affectionate tone. Listeners will feel as if they’re wandering the same cobblestones, discovering the hidden poetry in ordinary moments.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (419K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2020-10-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

d. 1915
A sharp-eyed early 20th-century writer, he explored Paris and London with a mix of curiosity, wit, and close attention to everyday city life. His books capture the mood of great capitals just before the First World War.
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