A little tour in France by Henry James
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"A Little Tour in France" by Henry James is a travel book published in 1884. James embarks on a six-week journey through provincial France, exploring towns like Tours, Bourges, Nantes, and Arles. With the premise that "France may be Paris, but Paris is not France," he ventures beyond the capital to discover the country's regional character. His observations blend architecture criticism, historical commentary, and vivid encounters with locals—from chatty nuns to tough
soldiers—all delivered in his urbane, witty style as he traverses ancient cathedrals, crumbling castles, and shabby inns. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | James, Henry, 1843-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | A little tour in France |
| Note | Originally appeared under the title, "En Provence", in the Atlantic Monthly from July to November, 1883, and February, April, and May, 1884. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Little_Tour_in_France |
| Credits | This etext was prepared by Nigel Lacey, Leicestershire, UK |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- Description and travel |
| Subject | James, Henry, 1843-1916 -- Travel -- France |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2159 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2000 |
| Last Update | May 29, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 435 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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