Alluring is Paris -- Huasheng Library

Author: (Brazil) Milan, translated by Yang Yibai
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The Paris in this book is not the Paris seen by its inhabitants in daily life, where daily life is the space they navigate through the complexities. It is also not the Paris visited by tourists, who must follow a guided itinerary. The author describes Paris through the eyes of a pedestrian. Walking has no other purpose than to stumble upon something unexpectedly and then write about it. In other words, wandering without direction, allowing the discoveries made during the stroll to bring a sense of surprise, and then putting pen to paper. After settling in Paris, the author unconsciously immersed herself in the tradition of writers and artists who chose to live in Paris for its refinement. She says, "I wrote this book, and the video was built alongside it to create a city. She belongs to me, just like S?o Paulo, which raised me. In S?o Paulo, the romantic atmosphere may have been snatched away by the concrete and steel structures, and the thick smog no longer allows the stars to shine— I hope the Paris in my writing can serve as an invitation, inviting people to travel. I hope it will inspire Parisians and foreigners alike to wander the city, discover its endless charm, like a banquet of wisdom that lingers forever."