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Title: Voyage en Égypte et en Syrie - Tome 1

Note: Tome 2 des Œuvres de C. Volney

Note: Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Voyage en Égypte et en Syrie - Tome 1" by C.-F. Volney is a travel narrative and historical account written in the late 18th to early 19th century. The work documents the author's observations and experiences during his travels through Egypt and Syria, focusing on the landscapes, cultures, and political conditions he encounters. As a prominent Enlightenment thinker, Volney provides a critical lens on the societies he visits, making it a valuable resource for understanding the era's perspectives on the East. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the initial impressions of an European traveler arriving in Alexandria. Volney vividly describes the sensory overload of the sights, sounds, and cultures that greet him, contrasting these experiences with preconceived notions shaped by literature. He details the architecture of Alexandria, the peculiarities of its inhabitants, and the striking presence of ancient ruins, which evoke deep reflections on history. The author conveys a sense of astonishment and admiration for the city while hinting at political and social challenges faced by its people, setting the tone for an exploration that blends personal observation with broader historical themes throughout the journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Volney, C.-F. (Constantin-François), 1757-1820

EBook No.: 38242

Published: Dec 7, 2011

Downloads: 64

Language: French

Subject: Volney, C.-F. (Constantin-François), 1757-1820 -- Travel -- Syria

Subject: Volney, C.-F. (Constantin-François), 1757-1820 -- Travel -- Egypt

Subject: Syria -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Egypt -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Voyage en Égypte et en Syrie - Tome 1

Note: Tome 2 des Œuvres de C. Volney

Note: Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at the Bibliothèque nationale
de France (BnF/Gallica) at http: //gallica.bnf.fr)

Summary: "Voyage en Égypte et en Syrie - Tome 1" by C.-F. Volney is a travel narrative and historical account written in the late 18th to early 19th century. The work documents the author's observations and experiences during his travels through Egypt and Syria, focusing on the landscapes, cultures, and political conditions he encounters. As a prominent Enlightenment thinker, Volney provides a critical lens on the societies he visits, making it a valuable resource for understanding the era's perspectives on the East. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the initial impressions of an European traveler arriving in Alexandria. Volney vividly describes the sensory overload of the sights, sounds, and cultures that greet him, contrasting these experiences with preconceived notions shaped by literature. He details the architecture of Alexandria, the peculiarities of its inhabitants, and the striking presence of ancient ruins, which evoke deep reflections on history. The author conveys a sense of astonishment and admiration for the city while hinting at political and social challenges faced by its people, setting the tone for an exploration that blends personal observation with broader historical themes throughout the journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Volney, C.-F. (Constantin-François), 1757-1820

EBook No.: 38242

Published: Dec 7, 2011

Downloads: 64

Language: French

Subject: Volney, C.-F. (Constantin-François), 1757-1820 -- Travel -- Syria

Subject: Volney, C.-F. (Constantin-François), 1757-1820 -- Travel -- Egypt

Subject: Syria -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Egypt -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.