Between Two Opinions or the Romance of a Spahi - Loti, Pierre
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""Between Two Opinions or the Romance of a Spahi"" is a novel by French author Pierre Loti. The story follows the life of a French soldier named Captain Armand Lavar¿¿¿¿¿de, who is stationed in Algeria during the late 19th century. Lavar¿¿¿¿¿de falls in love with a beautiful Arab woman named Fathma, but their relationship is complicated by the cultural and political tensions between their two worlds. As Lavar¿¿¿¿¿de struggles to reconcile his love for Fathma with his loyalty to his country and his duty as a soldier, he finds himself torn between two opposing opinions. The novel explores themes…mehr

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""Between Two Opinions or the Romance of a Spahi"" is a novel by French author Pierre Loti. The story follows the life of a French soldier named Captain Armand Lavar¿¿¿¿¿de, who is stationed in Algeria during the late 19th century. Lavar¿¿¿¿¿de falls in love with a beautiful Arab woman named Fathma, but their relationship is complicated by the cultural and political tensions between their two worlds. As Lavar¿¿¿¿¿de struggles to reconcile his love for Fathma with his loyalty to his country and his duty as a soldier, he finds himself torn between two opposing opinions. The novel explores themes of love, duty, identity, and the clash of cultures, and offers a vivid and evocative portrait of life in colonial Algeria. Loti's writing is characterized by its poetic and sensual style, and his descriptions of the Algerian landscape and culture are both vivid and nuanced. ""Between Two Opinions or the Romance of a Spahi"" is a timeless tale of love and conflict that continues to resonate with readers today.1890. After joining the French Navy, Loti (pen name of Julien Marie Viaud) saw the world from shipboard. He spent long months among the palm groves of the South Seas; he visited the scorching coast of Senegal and the seas of Iceland. A prolific writer, Loti used every strange and exotic scene as a background for his romance novels. The book begins: In descending the coast of Africa, after passing the southern extremity of Morocco, one travels for several days and nights in sight of an interminable country of desolation. It is the Sahara, the great sea without water, which the Moors also call Beled-el-ateuch, the land of thirst. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Pierre Loti, born as Julien Viaud in Rochefort, France in 1850, was an iconic figure in French literature and a decorated naval officer. His literary works, inspired by his extensive travels and experiences at sea, won him immense critical acclaim and a devoted readership. Loti's innate ability to portray far-off lands, cultures, and the human experience in rich and evocative language set him apart from his contemporaries. The author of renowned works like "An Iceland Fisherman", Loti was a master storyteller who breathed life into his characters and settings, resulting in deeply moving narratives that continue to captivate readers to this day. His unique storytelling combined with his keen cultural and anthropological insights have solidified his legacy as one of the most influential and enduring voices in French literature.