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Hearn, Lafcadio
1850
1904
Koizumi, Yakumo
Hearn, Patrick Lafcadio
Xiaoquan, Bayun
Two Years in the French West Indies
Produced by Richard Farris and David Widger
"Two Years in the French West Indies" by Lafcadio Hearn is a travel narrative composed in the late 19th century. The work chronicles Hearn's encounters and experiences during his two-year stay in Martinique, exploring the island's culture, landscapes, and people, capturing its enchanting allure and vibrant life through a reflective lens. At the start of the narrative, Hearn describes his journey from New York to the vibrant Caribbean, detailing the sensory experiences onboard the ship, including the vivid colors of the sea and sky. His writing conveys a sense of wonder as he observes the changing hues of the water and the breathtaking sunsets, setting the stage for the exploration of the islands to come. The opening portion serves as an immersive introduction to Hearn’s journey, emphasizing the beauty and charm of the region, while hinting at the deeper cultural observations that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Martinique -- Description and travel
Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904 -- Travel -- Martinique
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