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Le Désert

French · Paperback / Softback

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...Sous la tente que j'habite depuis une heure, au seuil du désert, je relis cette lettre qui doit être mon sauf-conduit à travers les tribus hostiles. Au bas de la page, en mystérieux caractères, est inscrite la très occulte invocation divine de la secte des Senoussi, qui a son foyer là-bas, au Moghreb, et dont le séïd est le représentant pour l'Arabie orientale.
Les dangers du voyage, il est vrai, je n'y crois guère, et leur attrait chimérique n'est pas ce qui m'amène ici ; mais, pour essayer de voir encore, sous l'envahissement des hommes et des choses de ce siècle sans foi, la sainte Jérusalem, j'ai voulu y venir par les vieilles routes abandonnées et préparer mon esprit dans le long recueillement des solitudes...

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Pierre Loti, born as Julien Viaud in Rochefort, France in 1850, was an iconic figure in French literature and a decorated naval officer. His literary works, inspired by his extensive travels and experiences at sea, won him immense critical acclaim and a devoted readership. Loti's innate ability to portray far-off lands, cultures, and the human experience in rich and evocative language set him apart from his contemporaries. The author of renowned works like "An Iceland Fisherman", Loti was a master storyteller who breathed life into his characters and settings, resulting in deeply moving narratives that continue to captivate readers to this day. His unique storytelling combined with his keen cultural and anthropological insights have solidified his legacy as one of the most influential and enduring voices in French literature.

Product details

Authors Pierre Loti
Publisher Prodinnova
 
Languages French
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 03.01.2024
 
EAN 9783988818591
ISBN 978-3-98881-859-1
No. of pages 138
Dimensions 152 mm x 229 mm x 8 mm
Weight 212 g
Subject Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories

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