A review by jenzhng
The Arcades Project by Walter Benjamin

informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

Fascinating insight into 19th century Paris. Who people read during the time. What peoples' favorite past-times were. How they had fun before movies were a thing ("panoramas"). How people defined themselves as individuals by forming collections of antiques and art - why flea markets are hugely popular. Reminds us that this period of time wasn't too long ago. People-watching with informed analysis.