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 Project Gutenberg 2019-03-17 Public domain in the USA. 165 Loti, Pierre 1850 1923 Viaud, Julien Viaud, Louis Marie Julien Lamplough, A. O. (Augustus O.) 1877 1930 Lamplough, Augustus O. Laurie, Marjorie Thirkell, Marjorie The Sahara Produced by Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Sahara" by Pierre Loti is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set primarily in the arid landscapes of Africa, particularly around St. Louis in Senegal, the book explores themes of isolation, colonialism, and complex human relationships against the backdrop of a desolate yet captivating environment. The narrative centers on Jean Peyral, a French spahi (cavalryman) who grapples with his love for Fatou-gaye, a young negro girl, while dealing with the emotional and physical challenges of living in a foreign land. The opening of the novel begins with a vivid and evocative description of the Sahara's desolation, painting a picture of a vast, endless expanse of sand and heat. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to Jean Peyral and his surroundings in the colony, where animals and humans alike navigate life under the oppressive sun. Jean reflects on his experiences, reminiscing about his childhood in France while confronting the stark realities of his present life. He meets Fatou-gaye, whose presence complicates his emotions and leads him into a world of love that contrasts sharply with his memories and longing for home. The beginning of the story sets the stage for an exploration of identity, belonging, and the often painful effects of exile. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Sahara -- Description and travel -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature 341021 2025-06-23T13:09:06.643539 text/html 343581 2019-03-17T08:35:18 text/html 258978 2025-06-23T13:09:12.679573 application/epub+zip 263676 2025-06-23T13:09:07.614631 application/epub+zip 195122 2025-06-23T13:09:07.126554 application/epub+zip 369466 2025-06-23T13:09:16.493522 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342777 2025-06-23T13:09:12.172563 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 274568 2022-09-26T20:07:00.427187 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 315374 2025-06-23T13:09:05.558625 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 315582 2019-03-17T08:34:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20016 2025-06-23T13:09:16.652501 application/rdf+xml 11684 2025-06-23T13:09:07.230534 image/jpeg 2037 2025-06-23T13:09:07.178532 image/jpeg 121881 2019-03-17T08:35:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 233599 2019-03-17T08:35:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 233982 2025-06-23T13:09:06.714581 application/octet-stream application/zip fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia