Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2001-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 229 Thackeray, William Makepeace 1811 1863 Titmarsh, Michael Angelo Thackeray, W. M. Titmarsh, M. A. Thackeray, William M. The Paris Sketch Book of Mr. M. A. Titmarsh Donald Lainson and David Widger "The Paris Sketch Book of Mr. M. A. Titmarsh" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a collection of humorous sketches written during the mid-19th century. The book provides a vivid portrayal of various aspects of Parisian life, including travel experiences, social commentary, and observations of French culture as seen through the eyes of the protagonist, Mr. M. A. Titmarsh. The narrative blends satire and eye-catching anecdotes that reflect the author's witty style, inviting readers to explore the quirks of a Parisian journey. At the start of the collection, Thackeray introduces the reader to Mr. Titmarsh’s embarkation on a chaotic voyage to France. The tone is lively as it describes the bustling scene at London Bridge, highlighting the mad scramble of families preparing for travel amidst a comical backdrop of numerous packages and children. The author captures the tension and humor in this family move, especially through the maternal figure's frantic efforts — a dynamic that sets up the book's exploration of cultural contrasts, along with Mr. Titmarsh's subsequent experiences in hotels, excursions, and encounters with various characters in the French capital. Through this opening, the reader is drawn into a world rich with observation and societal critiques, delivered with Thackeray's signature humor and style. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Paris (France) -- Description and travel PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography 736746 736856 2024-10-02T04:46:28.634442 2023-10-02T04:48:40.701408 text/html text/html 758720 2021-08-12T15:22:09 text/html; charset=utf-8 292730 2021-08-12T15:35:23 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 396548 2024-10-02T04:46:39.941862 application/epub+zip 398446 2024-10-02T04:46:32.443925 application/epub+zip 383046 2024-10-02T04:46:30.990908 application/epub+zip 686252 2024-10-02T04:46:46.006842 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 663841 2024-10-02T04:46:38.981892 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 632770 2022-09-02T05:55:56.253816 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 711895 711881 2024-10-02T04:46:27.716606 2023-10-02T04:48:39.927412 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 711635 2021-08-12T15:34:05 text/plain; charset=utf-8 286447 2021-08-12T15:34:39 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19567 2024-10-02T04:46:46.143849 application/rdf+xml 18637 2024-10-02T04:46:31.558910 image/jpeg 4307 2024-10-02T04:46:31.273456 image/jpeg 368060 2024-10-02T04:46:28.700482 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia