9781025904252 - Pierre Loti von Ritchie, R L Graeme (2 Ergebnisse)

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Pierre Loti' provides an insightful exploration into the life and literary contributions of Julien Viaud, the French naval officer globally recognized by his pen name, Pierre Loti. Edited by the distinguished scholar R. L. Graeme Ritchie, this volume captures the essence of a writer celebrated for his evocative prose and his ability to transport readers to distant lands through a unique blend of autobiography and fiction. Known for his impressionist style, Loti's work often reflects the melancholy of passing time and the vivid beauty of the exotic cultures he encountered during his extensive maritime career.This collection highlights Loti's significance in the late 19th and early 20th-century literary landscape. It examines his most influential themes, including the poignant depiction of life in Brittany found in 'PÃacheur d'Islande' and his romanticized accounts of the Orient and Japan. As a member of the Académie Française, Loti remains a pivotal figure in French literature. This work serves as an essential guide for students and enthusiasts of French letters, offering a curated perspective on a writer who mastered the art of the travel novel and left an indelible mark on the genre of literary exoticism.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.