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Title: Constantinople, v. 2 (of 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "Constantinople, v. 2 (of 2)" by Edmondo De Amicis is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the culture and society of Constantinople, with a focus on the experiences and roles of Turkish women within the context of their society. Through vivid descriptions and observations, it seeks to shed light on the complexities of gender dynamics, cultural customs, and the contrasts between perception and reality. The opening of the book presents the author's impressions upon arriving in Constantinople, particularly regarding the surprising freedoms enjoyed by Turkish women, which contrast sharply with the common narratives of their oppression. De Amicis describes the women's clothing, including the yashmac and ferajeh, and discusses the societal expectations around modesty. He explores how, despite these constraints, women still exhibit a sense of freedom in public life, often interacting with men in subtle and playful ways. The initial chapters set the stage for a deeper examination of life in the Ottoman era, promising a blend of cultural observation and artistic prose that reflects the author's reactions to the striking and often paradoxical dynamics present in the city. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908

Translator: Lansdale, Maria Hornor, 1860-

EBook No.: 52251

Published: Jun 6, 2016

Downloads: 75

Language: English

Subject: Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel

Subject: De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908 -- Travel -- Turkey -- Istanbul

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Constantinople, v. 2 (of 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Charlie Howard, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Constantinople, v. 2 (of 2)" by Edmondo De Amicis is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the culture and society of Constantinople, with a focus on the experiences and roles of Turkish women within the context of their society. Through vivid descriptions and observations, it seeks to shed light on the complexities of gender dynamics, cultural customs, and the contrasts between perception and reality. The opening of the book presents the author's impressions upon arriving in Constantinople, particularly regarding the surprising freedoms enjoyed by Turkish women, which contrast sharply with the common narratives of their oppression. De Amicis describes the women's clothing, including the yashmac and ferajeh, and discusses the societal expectations around modesty. He explores how, despite these constraints, women still exhibit a sense of freedom in public life, often interacting with men in subtle and playful ways. The initial chapters set the stage for a deeper examination of life in the Ottoman era, promising a blend of cultural observation and artistic prose that reflects the author's reactions to the striking and often paradoxical dynamics present in the city. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908

Translator: Lansdale, Maria Hornor, 1860-

EBook No.: 52251

Published: Jun 6, 2016

Downloads: 75

Language: English

Subject: Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel

Subject: De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908 -- Travel -- Turkey -- Istanbul

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.