Set during the final months of World War II, the narrative explores the vibrant experiences of Allied reporters arriving in liberated Paris after years of Nazi rule. It highlights their remarkable adventures at the Hôtel Scribe, known for its chaotic and lively atmosphere, reflecting the city's tumultuous yet exhilarating atmosphere during this transformative period. The book vividly portrays the interactions and challenges faced by these journalists in a city bursting with life and history.
" ... Tells of the extraordinary World War II transformation of Portugal's tranquil port city into the great escape hatch of Nazi Europe"--Jacket.
Aims to recaptures the world of Paris-American journalists during the period in the 1920s and 1930s by concentrating on the lives of such figures as Ernest Hemingway, James Thurber, and Henry Miller, and on the life of the newspapers, including the Herald and the Tribune.
The evolution of the writing profession in the United States is explored through the lives of independent writers from the 1880s to the 1960s. The narrative highlights how these writers, including figures like Jack London and Sylvia Plath, contributed to the development of a broad-based print culture that shaped high-culture literature. By documenting various forms of writing, such as travel accounts and genre fiction, the book reveals the significant role these craftsmen played in influencing American identity and literary strategies.