Description

In this captivating narrative, David McCullough illuminates the transformative impact of Paris on a generation of ambitious Americans. From the mid-19th to the turn of the 20th century, artists, writers, and thinkers flocked to the City of Light, seeking inspiration and forging new paths. Their experiences in Paris not only shaped their own lives and careers but also profoundly influenced the cultural and intellectual landscape of their homeland. McCullough masterfully weaves together their personal stories, revealing how this transatlantic exchange of ideas and artistic endeavors helped define a burgeoning American identity.

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paperback

Simon and Schuster

Published Jan 1, 2011

576 pages

ISBN: 9781416571773

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First Published

2011

Language

eng

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