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Title: Echos de Pariz

Note: Reading ease score: 39.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by Hathi Trust.)

Summary: "Echos de Pariz" by Eça de Queirós is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work provides a critical and often humorous perspective on the social and political life of Paris and London, as well as broader European themes. Through these essays, the author reflects on contemporary issues, the nature of society, and the experience of individuals within these bustling metropolises. The opening of the work establishes a dichotomy between Paris and the rest of the world, emphasizing that contemporary society views these cities as the heart of human experience—rich with culture, art, and social complexities. Eça de Queirós humorously critiques the obsession with these cities, comparing the mundane interactions of everyday life to grand landscapes and monumental architectures. He sets the stage for a discussion of the socio-political landscape in Paris, highlighting recent events, such as the anniversary of the bloody suppression of the Commune, which serves as a backdrop for exploring themes of memory, progress, and the dramatic interplay of humanity within a historical narrative. The author’s incisive wit and critical observations invite readers to engage with both the text’s humor and its deeper commentary on civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Queirós, Eça de, 1845-1900

EBook No.: 60194

Published: Aug 29, 2019

Downloads: 59

Language: Portuguese

Subject: France

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Echos de Pariz

Note: Reading ease score: 39.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by Hathi Trust.)

Summary: "Echos de Pariz" by Eça de Queirós is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work provides a critical and often humorous perspective on the social and political life of Paris and London, as well as broader European themes. Through these essays, the author reflects on contemporary issues, the nature of society, and the experience of individuals within these bustling metropolises. The opening of the work establishes a dichotomy between Paris and the rest of the world, emphasizing that contemporary society views these cities as the heart of human experience—rich with culture, art, and social complexities. Eça de Queirós humorously critiques the obsession with these cities, comparing the mundane interactions of everyday life to grand landscapes and monumental architectures. He sets the stage for a discussion of the socio-political landscape in Paris, highlighting recent events, such as the anniversary of the bloody suppression of the Commune, which serves as a backdrop for exploring themes of memory, progress, and the dramatic interplay of humanity within a historical narrative. The author’s incisive wit and critical observations invite readers to engage with both the text’s humor and its deeper commentary on civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Queirós, Eça de, 1845-1900

EBook No.: 60194

Published: Aug 29, 2019

Downloads: 59

Language: Portuguese

Subject: France

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.