Publisher's Synopsis
The Second Volume of Letters Writ by a Turkish Spy, Who Lived Five and Forty Years Undiscovered at Paris is a book written by Giovanni Paolo Marana and published in 1741. It is the second volume of a series of letters written by a Turkish spy who lived in Paris for 45 years without being discovered. The letters are fictional and were written in the form of a series of reports to the Ottoman Empire. The spy observes and reports on the political, social, and cultural life of Paris, including the court of Louis XIV, the French Academy, and the French aristocracy. The book provides a unique perspective on 17th-century France and its society, as seen through the eyes of an outsider. The letters are written in a lively and engaging style, making the book an entertaining and informative read. Overall, The Second Volume of Letters Writ by a Turkish Spy is a fascinating historical novel that provides insight into the culture and society of 17th-century France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.