Project Gutenberg 2020-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 158 Gauguin, Paul 1848 1903 Gauguin, Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin, Eugene Henri Paul Wolf, Luise 1860 1942 Noa Noa Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Noa Noa" by Paul Gauguin is a semi-autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an exploration of the artist's experiences and impressions during his time in Tahiti, highlighting themes of beauty, culture, and the contrast between European and Polynesian life. The narrative provides insight into Gauguin's artistic mission and his attempts to immerse himself in Tahitian culture while grappling with the looming effects of colonialism. The opening of "Noa Noa" captures the moment of Gauguin's arrival in Tahiti, detailing his initial observations of the landscape and its people. He experiences disillusionment upon realizing that the European influences he sought to escape have permeated the island. The narrative introduces key figures, including the ailing King Pomare and the beautiful Queen Maraü, showcasing the juxtaposition of royal traditions against the backdrop of colonial dominance. Gauguin shares his encounters with local inhabitants, their customs, and his personal struggles to adapt to a life that starkly contrasts with the European norms he is accustomed to. This initial segment sets the stage for a deeper exploration of identity, belonging, and the artistic journey that unfolds through his engagement with Tahitian culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. de Tahiti (French Polynesia : Island) Gauguin, Paul, 1848-1903 -- Travel -- French Polynesia -- Tahiti (Island) Artists' writings, French ND Text Category: Biographies Category: Travel Writing Category: Art 176365 2025-06-25T04:53:20.902494 text/html 156163 2024-10-18T04:51:19 text/html 697132 2025-06-25T04:53:24.548483 application/epub+zip 700451 2025-06-25T04:53:21.678510 application/epub+zip 124948 2025-06-25T04:53:21.289481 application/epub+zip 758127 2025-06-25T04:53:26.719497 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 744703 2025-06-25T04:53:24.175462 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170080 2022-09-28T10:06:15.638704 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 153932 2025-06-25T04:53:20.395477 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 134201 2024-10-18T04:51:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18005 2025-06-25T04:53:26.852445 application/rdf+xml 13602 2025-06-25T04:53:21.360471 image/jpeg 2502 2025-06-25T04:53:21.324489 image/jpeg 671748 2025-06-25T04:53:20.945521 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 de.wikipedia