Project Gutenberg 2006-04-13 Public domain in the USA. 248 Loti, Pierre 1850 1923 Viaud, Julien Viaud, Louis Marie Julien Baines, W. P. (William Peter) 1878 1933 Baines, William Peter Egypt (La Mort de Philae) Produced by Dagny; John Bickers; David Widger "Egypt (La Mort de Philae)" by Pierre Loti is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The work delves into the profound beauty and mystique of Egypt, with a particular focus on its iconic ancient structures like the Sphinx and the pyramids, while exploring themes of time, mortality, and the interplay between the ancient and modern worlds. The narrator's contemplations lead to a reflective and somewhat melancholic portrayal of both the landscape and its historical significance. The opening of the novel transports readers to a winter midnight amidst the haunting presence of the Great Sphinx and the pyramids. The narrator describes the dreamlike quality of the moonlit night, emphasizing the surreal, almost ethereal hues that envelop these monumental structures, creating a sense of awe and mystery. As the narration unfolds, characters such as tourists and Bedouin guides emerge, contrasting the timelessness of the monuments with the transient and often irreverent actions of modern visitors. The striking imagery and philosophical reflections encapsulate the profound sorrow and beauty inherent in the remnants of Egypt's past, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of history, identity, and the inexorable passage of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Egypt -- Description and travel DT Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature 385159 2025-07-02T08:18:37.934222 text/html 386862 2021-02-26T00:59:07 text/html 212917 2025-07-02T08:18:44.406188 application/epub+zip 218704 2025-07-02T08:18:40.457227 application/epub+zip 215615 2025-07-02T08:18:39.378256 application/epub+zip 389105 2025-07-02T08:18:47.650135 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 364705 2025-07-02T08:18:43.744173 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 317887 2022-09-02T11:15:40.234504 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 339915 2025-07-02T08:18:37.523186 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 339774 2018-03-06T11:20:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 339382 2006-04-12T16:33:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 339359 2006-04-12T16:34:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22815 2025-07-02T08:18:47.777184 application/rdf+xml 13159 2025-07-02T08:18:39.857245 image/jpeg 3824 2025-07-02T08:18:39.616175 image/jpeg 130987 2018-03-19T06:40:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 130840 2006-04-12T16:35:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 136413 2021-02-26T00:59:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 130806 2006-04-12T16:35:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 205799 2025-07-02T08:18:37.963234 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia