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Humph ([personal profile] spiralsheep) wrote in [community profile] flaneurs2017-07-31 03:10 pm

Fictional flaneuse: Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk

There seem to be an increasing number of fictional women flaneurs who might, or might not be of interest to [community profile] flaneurs.

The most recent I've encountered was in the novel Lilian Boxfish Takes a Walk, by Kathleen Rooney, 2017, in which the elderly* New Yorker Ms Boxfish is a fictionalised version of real life 1930s advertising woman Margaret Fishback. Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk on goodreads (currently 3.86/5) and also my review with quotes (3/5).

Any other urban walking books of note?

* "elderly" = a compliment in cultures which respect older people.
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[personal profile] nou 2017-08-01 09:15 am (UTC)(link)
Have added to my to-read list, thanks!

This is a great topic, though nothing is immediately springing to mind that I can add.