This book provides a unique and fascinating perspective on French society and culture in the late 19th century, as seen through the eyes of a Russian aristocrat. Ekaterina Rzewuska Radziwill was married to a French diplomat and lived in Paris for many years, observing and commenting on the society around her. Her book covers a wide range of topics, including politics, fashion, art, literature, and gastronomy, and is filled with vivid descriptions and insightful analysis. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.