Mortier's work, titled Les Soirées Parisiennes (1874–1884) , serves as a detailed narrative of the social and cultural transformation of Paris. It captures the "story" of the city through:
: Anne Sebba’s book Les Parisiennes explores the dramatic stories of women in Paris during WWII, detailing their resistance and survival.
: Observations on artistic movements, opera, and the shifting social dynamics of a transformative decade.
