Two Years in the French West Indies by Lafcadio Hearn
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"Two Years in the French West Indies" by Lafcadio Hearn is a travel narrative composed in the late 19th century. The work chronicles Hearn's encounters and experiences during his two-year stay in Martinique, exploring the island's culture, landscapes, and people, capturing its enchanting allure and vibrant life through a reflective lens. At the start of the narrative, Hearn describes his journey from New York to the vibrant Caribbean, detailing the sensory experiences
onboard the ship, including the vivid colors of the sea and sky. His writing conveys a sense of wonder as he observes the changing hues of the water and the breathtaking sunsets, setting the stage for the exploration of the islands to come. The opening portion serves as an immersive introduction to Hearn’s journey, emphasizing the beauty and charm of the region, while hinting at the deeper cultural observations that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904 |
|---|---|
| Title | Two Years in the French West Indies |
| Credits | Produced by Richard Farris and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F2001: History of the Americas: Lesser Antilles |
| Subject | Martinique -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904 -- Travel -- Martinique |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6381 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-06381-2 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Nov 21, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1189 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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