The Idler in France eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 349 pages of information about The Idler in France.

The Idler in France eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 349 pages of information about The Idler in France.
Triumph—­Spirit of Emulation—­The Quarter called the Pays Latin—­An Author’s Dress—­Aspect of the Women—­A Life of Study—­Amable Tastu’s Poems—­Effect of Living much in Society—­Mr. W. Spencer—­His Abstraction—­Disadvantages of Civilization—­Confession of Madame de ——­ —­A Hint to Comte ——­ on visiting London—­Suspicion of Poverty—­A Diner Maigre—­Luxurious Bishops, 182.

CHAPTER XVII.

Romantic Feelings of Lady C——­ —­True Love—­Disagreeable Neighbours—­Credulity—­Mademoiselle Delphine Gay—­French Novels—­French Critics—­Eligible Mansions—­Comforts of Seclusion—­Genius of L.E.L.—­The Comtesse d’O——­ —­A Brilliant Talker—­Letter from Mrs. Hare—­Extreme Hospitality—­Longchamps—­Exhibition of Spring Fashions—­French Beauties—­Animated Scene—­Promenade at Longchamps—­Extravagance of Mademoiselle Duthe—­Modern Morals—­Cinq Mars, by Comte Alfred de Vigny—­His Style—­Strictures on Mankind—­The best Philosophy—­Speech of Lord Grey—­The Caterpillar—­A Voracious Appetite—­A Refined Lady—­La Chronique du temps de Charles IX, by Prosper Merimee—­Estimation of Sir Walter Scott—­Jules Janin—­Injudicious Praise—­Renewal of Youth—­Self-Deception—­Grey Hairs, 194.

CHAPTER XVIII.

Victor Hugo’s Dernier Jour d’un Condamne—­Value of Common Sense—­Conscience—­Cunning—­Curiosity Shops on the Quai d’Orsay—­Expensive and Tasteful Gifts—­An Avaricious Vender—­A Moral—­Anonymous Scribbler—­Weakness of Mind—­Poems of Mrs. Hemans—­The Minds of Genius—­Poetesses of England—­Arrival of Lord D——­ —­The Catholic Question carried—­Irish prejudices—­Letters from Absent Friends—­Sir William Gell—­The Archbishop of Tarentum—­Discoveries at Pompeii—­Novel of The Disowned—­Advantages to be derived from the Perusal of Works of Fiction—­Politics—­Charles the Tenth unpopular—­Charles the First—­The House of Bourbon—­“Uneasy lies the Head that wears a Crown”—­The Duc de T——­ —­Mr. Hook’s Sayings and Doings—­Visit to the Hotel Monaco, 207.

CHAPTER XIX.

A new Resilience—­Consolation in Sickness—­House in the Rue de Matignon—­Its Interior described—­The Library—­Drive in the Bois de Boulogne—­Atmospheric Influence—­The Rocher de Cancale—­A Diner de Restaurant—­A Gay Sight—­Good Taste in Dress innate in Frenchwomen—­Well-appointed Carriages—­Soldier-like Air of the Male Population—­Observation of the Emperor Napoleon—­Characteristics of the British Soldier—­National Anthem—­Changes in the Journey of Life—­Captain Marryat’s Naval Officer—­Performance of La Tour d’Auvergne—­Letter of Carnot—­Distinction awarded to Merit by Napoleon—­National Glory—­Effect of Enthusiasm—­Villa of the Duchesse de Montmorency—­Residences on the Banks of the Thames—­Bagatelle, the Seat of the Duc de Bordeaux—­Earthly Happiness—­Domestic Alterations—­High Rents at Paris—­Terrace and Aviary—­Unsettled Slate, 219.

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