Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 84 Gauguin, Paul 1848 1903 Gauguin, Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin, Eugene Henri Paul Morice, Charles 1861 1919 Noa Noa Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by Carlo Traverso, Lucas Laurent and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Noa Noa" by Paul Gauguin and Charles Morice is a vivid account intertwined with poetic elements, written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles Gauguin's experiences and impressions of Tahiti, exploring its lush landscapes, local customs, and the complexities of its culture and beauty. The book delves into the interactions between the local people and the artist, presenting Gauguin's fascination with Tahitian life as he seeks both artistic inspiration and personal reflection. The opening portion establishes a lyrical and reflective tone as it introduces readers to the enchanting yet complex world of Tahiti. Gauguin depicts the natural beauty of the island and its inhabitants with rich imagery, contrasting the vibrancy of their lives against the more somber backdrop of the changes brought by European colonization. Characters begin to emerge through Gauguin's descriptions, including the enigmatic Téhura, whose essence captivates him throughout his stay. As the narrative progresses, Gauguin’s feelings of disillusionment with civilization and his longing for authenticity, beauty, and connection become evident, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of culture and the artist's quest for meaning in a world marked by both joy and decay. (This is an automatically generated summary.) fr Tahiti (French Polynesia : Island) Gauguin, Paul, 1848-1903 -- Travel -- French Polynesia -- Tahiti (Island) Artists' writings, French ND Text FR Voyages et pays Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Travel & Geography 275320 275176 2024-10-05T10:39:23.041502 2023-10-05T10:09:11.860445 text/html text/html 275313 275169 2024-10-05T10:39:23.319516 2023-10-05T10:09:12.042431 text/html text/html 172963 2024-10-05T10:39:30.027473 application/epub+zip 175285 2024-10-05T10:39:25.335510 application/epub+zip 175285 2024-10-05T10:39:24.059496 application/epub+zip 303968 2024-10-05T10:39:33.526478 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 281002 2024-10-05T10:39:29.222473 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 261984 2022-09-06T04:18:50.015189 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 236654 236585 2024-10-05T10:39:22.645548 2023-10-05T10:09:11.527430 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 232346 2020-12-26T00:58:35 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 93632 2020-12-26T00:58:35 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 20606 2024-10-05T10:39:33.663452 application/rdf+xml 10494 2024-10-05T10:39:24.606513 image/jpeg 2846 2024-10-05T10:39:24.332505 image/jpeg 168510 2024-10-05T10:39:23.345509 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia