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Title: Les Immémoriaux

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Imm%C3%A9moriaux

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Summary: "Les Immémoriaux" by Victor Segalen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story captures the rich and complex world of Tahiti, focusing on the character Tērii, a recitant (storyteller) who partakes in the oral traditions of his Maori ancestors. Through Tērii's experiences, the book delves into themes of cultural memory, identity, and the impact of external influences on indigenous societies. The opening of "Les Immémoriaux" introduces Tērii as he walks through the sacred grounds of Tahiti, performing rituals and recounting the ancient stories of his people. The narrative establishes a deep connection to the spiritual practices of the Maori and hints at a growing tension with foreign influences, particularly the arrival of pale-skin foreigners. Through Tērii's observations and interactions, readers are thrust into a world where the vibrancy of indigenous culture clashes with the encroaching effects of colonialism, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of loss and transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Segalen, Victor, 1878-1919

EBook No.: 41984

Published: Feb 3, 2013

Downloads: 143

Language: French

Subject: Tahiti (French Polynesia : Island) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Les Immémoriaux

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Imm%C3%A9moriaux

Credits: Produced by Hélène de Mink, Hans Pieterse, CRUBLE and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France
(BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)

Summary: "Les Immémoriaux" by Victor Segalen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story captures the rich and complex world of Tahiti, focusing on the character Tērii, a recitant (storyteller) who partakes in the oral traditions of his Maori ancestors. Through Tērii's experiences, the book delves into themes of cultural memory, identity, and the impact of external influences on indigenous societies. The opening of "Les Immémoriaux" introduces Tērii as he walks through the sacred grounds of Tahiti, performing rituals and recounting the ancient stories of his people. The narrative establishes a deep connection to the spiritual practices of the Maori and hints at a growing tension with foreign influences, particularly the arrival of pale-skin foreigners. Through Tērii's observations and interactions, readers are thrust into a world where the vibrancy of indigenous culture clashes with the encroaching effects of colonialism, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of loss and transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Segalen, Victor, 1878-1919

EBook No.: 41984

Published: Feb 3, 2013

Downloads: 143

Language: French

Subject: Tahiti (French Polynesia : Island) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.