This edition had all images removed.
Title: Nouvelles Asiatiques
Note: Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: La danseuse de Shamakha -- L'illustre magicien -- Histoire de Gambèr-Aly -- La guerre des turcomans -- Les amants de Kandahar -- La vie de voyage.
Credits: Produced by Madeleine Fournier & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Nouvelles Asiatiques" by comte de Arthur Gobineau is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This work showcases Gobineau's keen observations of Asian cultures, emphasizing their distinctiveness from Western perspectives and presenting a variety of characters amid the rich tapestry of Eastern life. The stories delve into themes of humanity, morality, and cultural contrasts, inviting readers to consider the complexities of human experiences across different societies. The opening of "Nouvelles Asiatiques" introduces the character of Don Juan Moreno y Rodil, a Spanish lieutenant who, after fleeing an insurrection, finds himself in the Caucasus. He boards a ship heading to Poti, where he meets Assanoff, a Russian officer of Tatar descent. Their journey begins amidst a backdrop of exotic landscapes and cultural peculiarities, including a dinner at the Grand Hôtel de Colchide, where they encounter a diverse group of travelers and engage in lively conversations about local customs and notable figures, including the famous dancer Omm-Djéhâne. This initial chapter sets the tone for a collection that explores the fascinating interplay of Eastern and Western influences through vivid storytelling and diverse characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gobineau, Arthur, comte de, 1816-1882
Author of introduction, etc.: Visan, Tancrède de, 1878-1945
EBook No.: 48279
Published: Feb 16, 2015
Downloads: 46
Language: French
Subject: Middle East -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Nouvelles Asiatiques
Note: Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: La danseuse de Shamakha -- L'illustre magicien -- Histoire de Gambèr-Aly -- La guerre des turcomans -- Les amants de Kandahar -- La vie de voyage.
Credits: Produced by Madeleine Fournier & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Nouvelles Asiatiques" by comte de Arthur Gobineau is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This work showcases Gobineau's keen observations of Asian cultures, emphasizing their distinctiveness from Western perspectives and presenting a variety of characters amid the rich tapestry of Eastern life. The stories delve into themes of humanity, morality, and cultural contrasts, inviting readers to consider the complexities of human experiences across different societies. The opening of "Nouvelles Asiatiques" introduces the character of Don Juan Moreno y Rodil, a Spanish lieutenant who, after fleeing an insurrection, finds himself in the Caucasus. He boards a ship heading to Poti, where he meets Assanoff, a Russian officer of Tatar descent. Their journey begins amidst a backdrop of exotic landscapes and cultural peculiarities, including a dinner at the Grand Hôtel de Colchide, where they encounter a diverse group of travelers and engage in lively conversations about local customs and notable figures, including the famous dancer Omm-Djéhâne. This initial chapter sets the tone for a collection that explores the fascinating interplay of Eastern and Western influences through vivid storytelling and diverse characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gobineau, Arthur, comte de, 1816-1882
Author of introduction, etc.: Visan, Tancrède de, 1878-1945
EBook No.: 48279
Published: Feb 16, 2015
Downloads: 46
Language: French
Subject: Middle East -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.