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LoC No.: 13009813

Title: Turquie agonisante

Credits: Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Turquie agonisante" by Pierre Loti is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the decline and struggles of Turkey during a tumultuous historical period, focusing on the socio-political challenges faced by the Ottoman Empire. It appears to provide a voice to the suffering of the Turkish people while criticizing Western imperialism and its consequences on the region. At the start of the narrative, Loti reflects on the beauty and historic significance of Stamboul (Istanbul) before a devastating fire devastates the city. His poignant descriptions highlight the contrast between the enchanting Eastern city and the encroaching modernity that threatens its existence. Loti expresses deep sorrow for the city’s inhabitants, who lose everything in the blaze, and he calls for attention to their plight, urging the Western world not to ignore the suffering brought on by war and mismanaged governance. This opening lays the groundwork for a broader commentary on imperialism, cultural erosion, and the resilience of those dwelling in a land filled with rich history and profound beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923

EBook No.: 63887

Published: Nov 26, 2020

Downloads: 87

Language: French

Subject: Balkan Peninsula -- History -- War of 1912-1913

Subject: Turkey -- History -- Mehmed V, 1909-1918

Subject: Turkey -- History -- 20th century

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 13009813

Title: Turquie agonisante

Credits: Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Turquie agonisante" by Pierre Loti is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the decline and struggles of Turkey during a tumultuous historical period, focusing on the socio-political challenges faced by the Ottoman Empire. It appears to provide a voice to the suffering of the Turkish people while criticizing Western imperialism and its consequences on the region. At the start of the narrative, Loti reflects on the beauty and historic significance of Stamboul (Istanbul) before a devastating fire devastates the city. His poignant descriptions highlight the contrast between the enchanting Eastern city and the encroaching modernity that threatens its existence. Loti expresses deep sorrow for the city’s inhabitants, who lose everything in the blaze, and he calls for attention to their plight, urging the Western world not to ignore the suffering brought on by war and mismanaged governance. This opening lays the groundwork for a broader commentary on imperialism, cultural erosion, and the resilience of those dwelling in a land filled with rich history and profound beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923

EBook No.: 63887

Published: Nov 26, 2020

Downloads: 87

Language: French

Subject: Balkan Peninsula -- History -- War of 1912-1913

Subject: Turkey -- History -- Mehmed V, 1909-1918

Subject: Turkey -- History -- 20th century

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.