Writers in Paris

A revealing history of writers who lived in Paris, from Moli�re to Henry Miller: the basis for one of Lonely Planet's Top 10 Literary Walking Tours.

No city has attracted so much literary talent, launched so many illustrious careers, or produced such a wealth of enduring literature as Paris. From the 15th century through the 20th, poets, novelists, and playwrights, famed for their brilliant work--as well as their raucous bohemian lives--were shaped by this enchanting locale.

From natives such as Arthur Rimbaud, Jean Genet, and Anais Nin, to expats like Ernest Hemmingway, Samuel Beckett, and Gertrude Stein, author David Burke follows hundreds of writers through the labyrinthine streets of Paris, inviting readers on a fascinating, in-depth tour of their lives in the City of Light.

Unique in scope and approach, Writers in Paris crosses from Right Bank to Left and on to the Ile de la Cit� as it explores the alleyways and haunts frequented by the world's most storied writers. Burke explores how the city inspired their writing, and offers revealing accounts of their passions, obsessions, and betrayals. Equally appealing to Francophiles and serious readers, this informative book includes maps and more than 100 evocative photographs.