We'll Never Have Paris

In 1948, Robert Doisneau captured a photograph of a young woman typing on the banks of the Seine, epitomizing Left Bank bohemian chic. We'll Never Have Paris explores the enduring fascination with a partially fantasized literary Paris, exacerbated by Eurostar and Brexit, by bringing together talented writers from the UK, Ireland, USA, and Australia to explore the city through fiction and essays.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 586 pages
\n Publication date: 21 May 2019
\n Publisher: Watkins Media
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In 1948, Robert Doisneau captured a captivating image of a young woman seated at her typewriter on the banks of the Seine. Dressed in a stylish ensemble featuring sunglasses and a short skirt, she exudes a sense of Left Bank bohemian chic. However, what initially appears to be a mere portrayal of a fashionable figure turns out to be the English author Emma Smith, diligently composing her debut novel amidst a scorching heatwave. The novel, titled "We'll Never Have Paris," delves into the enduring fascination with a partially fantasized literary Paris, cherished by figures such as the Lost Generation, Joyce, Beckett, and Shakespeare and Company. This particular Paris, largely shaped by the influence of English speakers, has experienced a renewed interest in recent years, perhaps exacerbated by events like the Eurostar and Brexit. To explore this captivating theme, Andrew Gallix, a professor at the Sorbonne, has assembled a diverse group of talented and adventurous writers from the UK, Ireland, USA, and Australia. Through fiction and essays, these authors aim to create a multifaceted portrait of Paris as viewed by English speakers in the present day. The book features an impressive roster of contributors, including Deborah Levy, Tom McCarthy, Brian Dillon, Joanna Walsh, Eley Williams, Claire-Louise Bennett, and over 70 other talented writers. Their contributions enrich the narrative, offering readers a rich and diverse perspective on the city that has captured the imagination of generations.

\n Weight: 554g\n
Dimension: 194 x 128 x 44 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781912248384\n
Edition number: New ed\n