The Shape of a City - Book by Julien Gracq

Name: The Shape of a City
Author: Julien Gracq

Julien Gracq’s poetic memoir is a love letter to his hometown of Nantes, blending personal reflection with vivid descriptions of the city’s streets, architecture, and atmosphere. Gracq captures the essence of Nantes through its history and his memories, evoking a sense of place that is both tangible and dreamlike.

Essay
Memoir

Original Language: French

Original Title: La Forme d'une ville

Amazon

Books inspired by The Shape of a City

You are an author and were inspired by The Shape of a City? Then promote your book on lindybook.com to appear on this list. Click here for more information.