First Published in 2002. Pierre Loti was a member of a diplomatic mission to the Sultan of Morocco at Fez, and in this book he gives us an extraordinarily fascinating account of the journey. The departure of the caravan from Tangier, the encampments, the nightly arrival of the Mouna, the crossing of the Oued-M'Cazen in flood, the fantasies and 'powder-play' of the Arab horsemen, and the magnificent state entry into Fez, are described in a succession of vivid vignettes.
First Published in 2002. Pierre Loti was a member of a diplomatic mission to the Sultan of Morocco at Fez, and in this book he gives us an extraordinarily fascinating account of the journey. The departure of the caravan from Tangier, the encampments, the nightly arrival of the Mouna, the crossing of the Oued-M'Cazen in flood, the fantasies and 'powder-play' of the Arab horsemen, and the magnificent state entry into Fez, are described in a succession of vivid vignettes.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Pierre Loti was a French naval officer and novelist, born on January 14, 1850, in Rochefort, France. He is best known for his exotic novels and short stories, which often reflected his travels and experiences in distant lands. Loti's works gained recognition for their vivid, romantic depictions of foreign cultures and their emotional depth. He served in the French Navy, and his voyages provided rich material for his writing, influencing the themes of many of his novels. Loti's works were often praised for their lyrical prose and exploration of complex emotional landscapes. In 1886, he married Jeanne Am lie Blanche Franc de Ferri re, and together they had several children. Loti's literary contributions, particularly his introspective and descriptive storytelling, made him a prominent figure in 19th and early 20th-century French literature. He passed away on June 10, 1923, in Hendaye, France, at the age of 73. His parents were Th odore Viaud and Nadine Texier-Viaud.
