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LoC No.: 24007344
Title: Sur la route de Palmyre
Original Publication: France: Plon-Nourrit et cie,1923.
Credits: Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Sur la route de Palmyre" by Paule Henry-Bordeaux is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work details the author's journey through the Middle East, particularly focusing on the contrasting lives of the characters she encounters, such as the young Muslim woman Roumana. The book likely explores themes of cultural intersection, personal struggles, and the beauty of the exotic landscapes of Syria. At the start of the journey, the narrator expresses her excitement to travel to the historic site of Palmyre, a name that evokes strong emotions and vivid memories. The opening chapters depict a detailed account of her experiences in Damas, filled with vibrant descriptions of the souks, the rich aromas, and the bustling life of the city. She makes significant contact with various characters, including Roumana, who reveals the complexities of her existence as a young bride in a patriarchal society. As the narrator befriends Roumana and learns about her life and dreams, a poignant story unfolds that hints at a tragic future, establishing a deep emotional connection that permeates the travelogue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Henry-Bordeaux, Paule, 1903-1999
Author of introduction, etc.: Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935
EBook No.: 68307
Published: Jun 13, 2022
Downloads: 86
Language: French
Subject: Tadmur (Syria) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 24007344
Title: Sur la route de Palmyre
Original Publication: France: Plon-Nourrit et cie,1923.
Credits: Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Sur la route de Palmyre" by Paule Henry-Bordeaux is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work details the author's journey through the Middle East, particularly focusing on the contrasting lives of the characters she encounters, such as the young Muslim woman Roumana. The book likely explores themes of cultural intersection, personal struggles, and the beauty of the exotic landscapes of Syria. At the start of the journey, the narrator expresses her excitement to travel to the historic site of Palmyre, a name that evokes strong emotions and vivid memories. The opening chapters depict a detailed account of her experiences in Damas, filled with vibrant descriptions of the souks, the rich aromas, and the bustling life of the city. She makes significant contact with various characters, including Roumana, who reveals the complexities of her existence as a young bride in a patriarchal society. As the narrator befriends Roumana and learns about her life and dreams, a poignant story unfolds that hints at a tragic future, establishing a deep emotional connection that permeates the travelogue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Henry-Bordeaux, Paule, 1903-1999
Author of introduction, etc.: Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935
EBook No.: 68307
Published: Jun 13, 2022
Downloads: 86
Language: French
Subject: Tadmur (Syria) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.