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LoC No.: 12006028
Title: Un Pélerin d'Angkor
Note: Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Rénald Lévesque and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at
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nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http:
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Summary: "Un Pélerin d'Angkor" by Pierre Loti is a fictional account written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the introspective journey of the main character, who is drawn to the mystical ruins of Angkor in Cambodia, blending reminiscences from his childhood with more contemporary observations tinged with nostalgia and reflection. At the start of the story, the protagonist reminisces about his childhood fascination with Angkor, sparked by a vision of its ruins that he encountered in his family's collection of exotic treasures. Fast forward thirty-five years, he finds himself in Saïgon, where he reflects on his earlier travels and the haunting memories of his deceased brother. Determined to finally visit Angkor, he sets off on a journey through Vietnam, navigating the lush and dangerous landscape until he arrives at the remnants of the grand temple complex. As he approaches the majestic ruins, he contemplates the passage of time, the beauty of discovery, and the relentless grip of nature on crumbling monuments of a bygone era. The opening sets a contemplative tone filled with rich imagery and sensual descriptions that evoke the sights, sounds, and feelings associated with this extraordinary journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923
EBook No.: 35854
Published: Apr 13, 2011
Downloads: 127
Language: French
Subject: Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923 -- Travel -- Cambodia
Subject: Angkor (Extinct city)
Subject: Cambodia -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12006028
Title: Un Pélerin d'Angkor
Note: Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Rénald Lévesque and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at
http:
//www.pgdpcanada.net
(This file was produced from
images generously made available by the Bibliothèque
nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http:
//gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "Un Pélerin d'Angkor" by Pierre Loti is a fictional account written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the introspective journey of the main character, who is drawn to the mystical ruins of Angkor in Cambodia, blending reminiscences from his childhood with more contemporary observations tinged with nostalgia and reflection. At the start of the story, the protagonist reminisces about his childhood fascination with Angkor, sparked by a vision of its ruins that he encountered in his family's collection of exotic treasures. Fast forward thirty-five years, he finds himself in Saïgon, where he reflects on his earlier travels and the haunting memories of his deceased brother. Determined to finally visit Angkor, he sets off on a journey through Vietnam, navigating the lush and dangerous landscape until he arrives at the remnants of the grand temple complex. As he approaches the majestic ruins, he contemplates the passage of time, the beauty of discovery, and the relentless grip of nature on crumbling monuments of a bygone era. The opening sets a contemplative tone filled with rich imagery and sensual descriptions that evoke the sights, sounds, and feelings associated with this extraordinary journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923
EBook No.: 35854
Published: Apr 13, 2011
Downloads: 127
Language: French
Subject: Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923 -- Travel -- Cambodia
Subject: Angkor (Extinct city)
Subject: Cambodia -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.