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Title: Pages d'Islam
Credits: René Galluvot (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
Summary: "Pages d'Islam" by Isabelle Eberhardt is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. The work presents Eberhardt's reflections and observations on the Islamic world, particularly focusing on Algeria and its landscapes, cultures, and peoples through a series of poignant narratives. The characters often embody various facets of life in this region, offering insights into their struggles, beliefs, and the beauty that envelops their existence. The opening of the collection establishes a rich, evocative atmosphere as it sets the stage for Eberhardt’s exploration of the multicultural landscape of Algeria. It includes vivid descriptions of the streets of a city and scenes that introduce a mysterious neighbor, a magician engaged in incantations, as well as a sorcerer who consults clients about their futures. These initial sketches provide a lens through which readers can glimpse the complexity of life in the region, enhanced by the interplay of mysticism and everyday experiences. Eberhardt’s prose engages deeply with her surroundings, easing into the atmospheres of the streets and characters she encounters, anchoring the reader firmly in the world she seeks to illuminate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Eberhardt, Isabelle, 1877-1904
Editor: Barrucand, Victor, 1864-1934
EBook No.: 66853
Published: Nov 30, 2021
Downloads: 161
Language: French
Subject: Algeria -- Description and travel
Subject: Algeria -- Social life and customs
Subject: Eberhardt, Isabelle, 1877-1904
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Pages d'Islam
Credits: René Galluvot (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
Summary: "Pages d'Islam" by Isabelle Eberhardt is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. The work presents Eberhardt's reflections and observations on the Islamic world, particularly focusing on Algeria and its landscapes, cultures, and peoples through a series of poignant narratives. The characters often embody various facets of life in this region, offering insights into their struggles, beliefs, and the beauty that envelops their existence. The opening of the collection establishes a rich, evocative atmosphere as it sets the stage for Eberhardt’s exploration of the multicultural landscape of Algeria. It includes vivid descriptions of the streets of a city and scenes that introduce a mysterious neighbor, a magician engaged in incantations, as well as a sorcerer who consults clients about their futures. These initial sketches provide a lens through which readers can glimpse the complexity of life in the region, enhanced by the interplay of mysticism and everyday experiences. Eberhardt’s prose engages deeply with her surroundings, easing into the atmospheres of the streets and characters she encounters, anchoring the reader firmly in the world she seeks to illuminate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Eberhardt, Isabelle, 1877-1904
Editor: Barrucand, Victor, 1864-1934
EBook No.: 66853
Published: Nov 30, 2021
Downloads: 161
Language: French
Subject: Algeria -- Description and travel
Subject: Algeria -- Social life and customs
Subject: Eberhardt, Isabelle, 1877-1904
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.