Aziyadé by Pierre Loti

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Author Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923
Title Aziyadé
Extrait des notes et lettres d'un lieutenant de la marine anglaise entré au service de la Turquie le 10 mai 1876 tué dans les murs de Kars, le 27 octobre 1877.
Note Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary "Aziyadé" by Pierre Loti is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the experiences of a French naval officer who embarks on a journey through Salonique, a city steeped in Ottoman culture, and ultimately falls in love with a Turkish woman named Aziyadé. The story navigates themes of love, cultural conflict, and the complexities of identity against the backdrop of a politically charged and exotic landscape. The opening of "Aziyadé" sets a vivid scene in Salonique amidst a violent and oppressive atmosphere. The protagonist witnesses an execution that reflects the grim realities of Turkish rule. As the narrative unfolds, he becomes captivated by the enigmatic Aziyadé, who is glimpsed through the barred windows of a mosque. Despite the cultural and societal barriers separating them, the officer develops a desire for connection with her, leading to secretive meetings cloaked in the night. The introduction establishes the tension between beauty and brutality, presenting the protagonist's longing for love against a backdrop of political unrest and personal risk. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Love stories
Subject Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject Istanbul (Turkey) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 11035
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 11, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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