The flâneur of both banks

The Flâneur of Both Banks is a collection of chronicles that evoke times and places in Belle Époque France. In "Mr. Lehec's Bookstore," for example, Apollinaire takes the reader into the intellectual atmosphere of a bookstore whose owner sold his books to those worthy of purchasing them. In our journeys through the memories of the great French writer—whether walking on the sidewalk, in a corner café, or in informal conversation—we encounter peculiarities of great names in art and literature, such as Pablo Picasso and Oscar Wilde. • Apollinaire (1880-1918) was a celebrated French writer, an enthusiast of the European avant-garde, and a prominent figure in the cultural production of the early 20th century. • Introduction by Murilo Marcondes de Moura, professor of Literature at USP.