During the annees folles following World War I, Paris underwent a creative fever that brought artists and intellectuals from around the world to the City of Light. The bohemian charms of Montparnasse attracted artists such as Picasso, Chagall, and Giacometti, while a vibrant cafe culture provided a forum for disputes between Dadaists and Surrealists and gave rise to a group of expa-triate writers. The creative energy was all-encompassing, establishing...