9781025903071 - Pierre Loti: Notes of My Youth von Viaud, Samuel; Stein, Rose Ellen (1 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Pierre Loti: Notes of My Youth' offers an intimate glimpse into the formative years of one of France's most celebrated and enigmatic literary figures. Compiled from the private journals and letters of Julien Viaud-better known by his pseudonym, Pierre Loti-this work traces the transition from a sensitive, imaginative childhood in Rochefort to the beginning of a storied career in the French Navy. These personal accounts provide a rare window into the internal life of a man whose later novels would define exoticism and romanticism for an entire generation.The collection explores themes of nostalgia, the search for identity, and the profound influence of the sea on Loti's artistic temperament. Through vivid descriptions and candid reflections, readers witness the budding talent of a writer who would go on to captivate the world with his evocative prose and tales of distant lands. 'Pierre Loti: Notes of My Youth' serves as both a compelling autobiography and a significant historical document, shedding light on the social and cultural milieu of nineteenth-century France. It is an essential read for those interested in French literature, the history of naval life, and the psychological development of a literary master.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.