Twenty Years In Paris

Twenty Years In Paris: Being Some Recollections Of A Literary Life is a memoir written by Robert Harborough Sherard in 1906. The book chronicles his experiences as a literary figure in Paris, France, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Sherard was an English author, journalist, and biographer who spent two decades living in Paris and mingling with some of the most famous writers and artists of his time.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Sherard's life in Paris. He writes about his friendships with famous writers such as Oscar Wilde, Arthur Rimbaud, and Paul Verlaine, as well as his experiences attending literary salons and other cultural events in the city.Sherard also provides insight into the social and political climate of Paris during this time period, including the Dreyfus Affair and the rise of anarchism. He writes about his own political beliefs and how they were influenced by the events he witnessed in Paris.Throughout the book, Sherard reflects on his own life as a writer and the challenges he faced in pursuing his career. He writes candidly about his successes and failures, as well as the personal struggles he faced during his time in Paris.Overall, Twenty Years In Paris: Being Some Recollections Of A Literary Life is a fascinating glimpse into the literary and cultural world of Paris during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Sherard's personal anecdotes and insights provide a unique perspective on this iconic period in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.