Egypt - Loti, Pierre
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""La Mort De Philae"" is a novel by French author Pierre Loti, which is set in Egypt. The story revolves around the temple of Philae, which is a sacred place for the ancient Egyptians. The novel describes the beauty and grandeur of the temple and its surroundings, as well as the customs and traditions of the people who live nearby.The main character of the book is a Frenchman who travels to Egypt and becomes fascinated with the temple of Philae. He spends time exploring the ruins and studying the history of the temple, and he becomes increasingly drawn to the ancient culture and beliefs of the…mehr

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""La Mort De Philae"" is a novel by French author Pierre Loti, which is set in Egypt. The story revolves around the temple of Philae, which is a sacred place for the ancient Egyptians. The novel describes the beauty and grandeur of the temple and its surroundings, as well as the customs and traditions of the people who live nearby.The main character of the book is a Frenchman who travels to Egypt and becomes fascinated with the temple of Philae. He spends time exploring the ruins and studying the history of the temple, and he becomes increasingly drawn to the ancient culture and beliefs of the Egyptians.As the story progresses, the Frenchman becomes involved in a conflict between the local people and the British authorities who are trying to take control of the area. He witnesses the destruction of the temple and the displacement of the people who live there, and he is forced to confront the reality of colonialism and the impact it has on the people and culture of Egypt.Overall, ""La Mort De Philae"" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of cultural identity, colonialism, and the clash between ancient traditions and modernity. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Egypt, as well as those interested in exploring the complex issues surrounding colonialism and cultural preservation.A city of mosques, then, as I was saying. They follow one another along the streets, sometimes two, three, four in a row; leaning one against the other, so that their confines become merged. On all sides their minarets shoot up into the air, those minarets embellished with arabesques, carved and complicated with the most changing fancy. They have their little balconies, their rows of little columns; they are so fashioned that the daylight shows through them.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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Louis Marie-Julien Viaud, a French naval officer and novelist, wrote under the pen name Pierre Loti. He was born in Rochefort, France, on January 14, 1850. Loti's creative oeuvre was distinguished by an exceptional fusion of autobiographical and fictional elements, shaped by his vast travels and experiences as a naval officer. Loti enlisted in the French Navy in 1867 and undertook a great deal of travel, which served as the inspiration for many of his compositions. His vibrant and sensual prose gained him recognition, and his writing frequently reveals a genuine love with distant civilizations. Loti was a member of the French Legion of Honor and was elected to the French Academy in 1891. Even though he was quite popular when he was alive, reviews of his works in later years have been mixed; some have praised his vivid prose, while others have criticized certain of his portrayals. The power of Pierre Loti's storytelling and descriptive skills to take readers to far-off and exotic places has had a profound effect on literature.