Dans l'ombre chaude de l'Islam by Isabelle Eberhardt and Victor Barrucand
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"Dans l'ombre chaude de l'Islam" by Isabelle Eberhardt and Victor Barrucand is a literary work that combines travel narrative and memoir, likely written in the early 20th century. The book invites readers into the mystique of Islam and North African culture through the eyes of the author as she traverses the Saharan landscape. It explores elements of personal reflection, spirituality, and the intricate relationship between a traveler and the regions she visits.
The opening portion introduces the setting of Aïn-Sefra in May 1904, capturing the contrast between winter's bitterness and the summer's oppressive heat. The narrator reflects on her initial feelings of alienation in this Saharan environment, describing it as a place she gradually comes to love. As she navigates through lush gardens and encounters the simplicity of desert life, her observations reveal a deepening connection to the land and its people. The narrative conveys her longing for freedom and understanding amidst the complexities of her experiences, alongside her anticipation of the journeys yet to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Eberhardt, Isabelle, 1877-1904 |
|---|---|
| Author | Barrucand, Victor, 1864-1934 |
| Title | Dans l'ombre chaude de l'Islam |
| Original Publication | France: Charpentier et Fasquelle, 1921. |
| Credits | René Galluvot (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Africa, North -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Eberhardt, Isabelle, 1877-1904 -- Travel -- Africa, North |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70186 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70186-8 |
| Release Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 469 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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