Paris romantique: Voyage en France de Mrs. Trollope (Avril-Juin 1835)

Name: Paris romantique: Voyage en France de Mrs. Trollope (Avril-Juin 1835)
Author: Frances Milton Trollope

By Frances Milton Trollope

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The author records a nine-week stay in Paris through letters that mix lively on-site description with social critique. She describes theatres, salons, the Louvre, and public manners, contrasting French customs with English sensibilities, and commenting on politics, literature, and clergy. Observations range from appreciative scenes of urban life to satirical judgments about perceived improprieties, rendered in a sometimes garrulous, moralizing voice. The collection blends anecdote, comparative cultural analysis, and personal reflection, with editorial abridgement removing extended ideological digressions while preserving direct reports of daily customs and social encounters.

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Frances Milton Trollope

Frances Milton Trollope was an English author and travel writer, best known for her keen observations of American society in the early 19th century. Her most notable work, "Domestic Manners of the Americans," provides a critical yet insightful look at American customs and culture during her travels in the United States. In addition to her travel writings, she authored several novels, including "The Vicar of Wrexhill" and the multi-volume "The Widow Barnaby." Trollope's works often reflect her sharp wit and social commentary, contributing to the literary landscape of her time.