The Arsenal Library: A Piece of Parisian History
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The famous library's very name reflects the two stages of its life, where weapons made way for books, not without a few bumpy moments and happy accidents. A recent publication brings this little-known chapter of Parisian history to life. Anonymous. Book Wheel, 17th century, BnF.© Photo: Josse In Les Filles du feu, Nerval tells the amusing story of a ghost who disturbs the curator’s sleep at the Arsenal Library. Ghosts no longer ring the doorbell at night, but they continue to haunt the premises. They have names of varying familiarity, from Sully to Pérec, and have all contributed to making the Arsenal what
