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Karnow, Stanley. Paris in the Fifties. With illustrations by Annette Karnow. New York: Random, 1997.
An award-winning journalist of his era (b. 1925), Karnow pens this lovingly written memoir of his time as a young man living in Paris in the 1950s. By way of these twenty-one essays, we learn French history, French cuisine, French politics. But most of all the French way. From history, we learn of Monsieur Guillotin, “reluctant” inventor of the most popular manner of execution for some time. From cuisine, we learn how wine is the only beverage to consume with a meal. And politics? Eh, bien. Karnow investigates all manner of the French polity. Overall, the essays are our treat, a way to enjoy a young man’s decade in France, at a time, in an atmosphere that may never be repeated.
Coming Next:
To speak honestly, my partner of 48 years sustained a fall in February. He has been in rehab for a month and is set to come home soon. Until further notice, I am suspending the publication of my blog. Much of my attention will be focused on Ken's continued recovery. Please feel free to browse through the twelve years of my archives. There you will find the bon mots of the Writer's Wit features, and every Friday there is a book profile—all good books retain a certain freshness. Hope to return as soon as possible. RJ
An award-winning journalist of his era (b. 1925), Karnow pens this lovingly written memoir of his time as a young man living in Paris in the 1950s. By way of these twenty-one essays, we learn French history, French cuisine, French politics. But most of all the French way. From history, we learn of Monsieur Guillotin, “reluctant” inventor of the most popular manner of execution for some time. From cuisine, we learn how wine is the only beverage to consume with a meal. And politics? Eh, bien. Karnow investigates all manner of the French polity. Overall, the essays are our treat, a way to enjoy a young man’s decade in France, at a time, in an atmosphere that may never be repeated.
Coming Next:
To speak honestly, my partner of 48 years sustained a fall in February. He has been in rehab for a month and is set to come home soon. Until further notice, I am suspending the publication of my blog. Much of my attention will be focused on Ken's continued recovery. Please feel free to browse through the twelve years of my archives. There you will find the bon mots of the Writer's Wit features, and every Friday there is a book profile—all good books retain a certain freshness. Hope to return as soon as possible. RJ
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