Paris Journal, 1956-65 by Janet (Genet) Flanner

Paris Journal, 1956-65

Janet (Genet) Flanner

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · July 28, 1988

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Who it’s for
Readers interested in Paris and its history
Themes
Portrait of a city and an era
Genres
French History, France Travel, 20th-Century History

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About this book

This portrait of a city and an era is drawn from the the author's celebrated "Letter from Paris," a series that appeared in The New Yorker from 1925 to 1975 over the signature "Genêt." Edited by William Shawn; Index.

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Authors
Janet (Genet) Flanner
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
July 28, 1988
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Portrait of a city and an era
Reading lane
French History