Paris en América by Édouard Laboulaye

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By Richard Baker Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - Pioneer History
Laboulaye, Édouard, 1811-1883 Laboulaye, Édouard, 1811-1883
Spanish
"Paris en América" by Édouard Laboulaye is a satirical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative follows Daniel Lefebvre, a Parisian doctor and spiritist, as he is unwittingly transported from France to America by the eccentric medium Mr. Jonatás Dream. The book humorously explores themes of cultural contrasts between Parisian and Americ...
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the novel, Lefebvre receives an invitation to a spiritism session hosted by Jonatás Dream. Intrigued yet skeptical, he describes the gathering filled with eager spiritists and their attempts to communicate with famous figures from the past. Dream's overconfidence leads him to challenge Lefebvre, claiming he can transport him—and even Paris itself—to America. After accepting a mysterious pill offered by Dream, Lefebvre finds himself waking in a transformed home in America, where he encounters both the familiar comforts of domestic life and striking variations in culture and social norms. This whimsical beginning sets the stage for Lefebvre’s comical and enlightening exploration of American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
George Anderson
3 months ago

Based on the reviews, I decided to try it and the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. I would gladly recommend this to others.

Brian Garcia
5 months ago

After finishing this book, the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. This has earned a permanent place in my collection.

Kevin Wilson
1 month ago

I wasn’t planning to read this, yet it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. Truly inspiring.

Kenneth Harris
5 months ago

What caught my attention immediately was that the progression of ideas feels natural and coherent. I couldn't put it down until the very end.

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