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How did Paris become the world favorite it is today? Charles Rearick argues that we can best understand Paris as several cities in one, each with its own history and its own imaginary shaped by dream and memory. Paris has long been at once a cosmopolitan City of Light and of modernity, a patchwork of timeresistant villages, a treasured heirloom, a hell for the disinherited, and a legendary pleasure dome. Each of these has played a part in making the enchanting, flawed city of our time. Focusing on the last century and a half, Paris Dreams, Paris Memories makes contemporary Paris understandable. It tells of renewal projects radically transforming neighborhoods and of countermeasures taken to perpetuate the city's historic character and soul. It provides a historically grounded look at the troubled suburbs, barren of monuments and memories, a dumping ground for unwanted industries and people. Further, it tests longstanding characterizations of Paris's uniqueness through comparisons with such rivals as London and Berlin. Paris Dreams, Paris Memories shows that in myriad formsbuildings, monuments, festivities, and artistic portrayalscontemporary Paris gives new life to visions of the city long etched in Parisian imaginations.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Paris Dreams, Paris Memories'? A: The book explores how Paris has evolved into a multifaceted city, emphasizing its historical and imaginative aspects shaped by dreams and memories.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Paris Dreams, Paris Memories'? A: The author of the book is Charles Rearick.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 6, 2011.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Paris Dreams, Paris Memories'? A: The book contains 296 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item is in new condition.
- Q: What category does 'Paris Dreams, Paris Memories' belong to? A: The book is categorized under France.
- Q: Does the book compare Paris with other cities? A: Yes, it compares Paris's uniqueness and character with other major cities like London and Berlin.
- Q: Is there a focus on contemporary issues in Paris within the book? A: Yes, the book discusses renewal projects and challenges in contemporary Paris, particularly in relation to its suburbs.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.