Un Pélerin d'Angkor by Pierre Loti
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"Un Pélerin d'Angkor" by Pierre Loti is a fictional account written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the introspective journey of the main character, who is drawn to the mystical ruins of Angkor in Cambodia, blending reminiscences from his childhood with more contemporary observations tinged with nostalgia and reflection. At the start of the story, the protagonist reminisces about his childhood fascination with Angkor, sparked by a vision of its
ruins that he encountered in his family's collection of exotic treasures. Fast forward thirty-five years, he finds himself in Saïgon, where he reflects on his earlier travels and the haunting memories of his deceased brother. Determined to finally visit Angkor, he sets off on a journey through Vietnam, navigating the lush and dangerous landscape until he arrives at the remnants of the grand temple complex. As he approaches the majestic ruins, he contemplates the passage of time, the beauty of discovery, and the relentless grip of nature on crumbling monuments of a bygone era. The opening sets a contemplative tone filled with rich imagery and sensual descriptions that evoke the sights, sounds, and feelings associated with this extraordinary journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12006028 |
| Title | Un Pélerin d'Angkor |
| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923 -- Travel -- Cambodia |
| Subject | Angkor (Extinct city) |
| Subject | Cambodia -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35854 |
| Release Date | Apr 13, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 368 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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