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Title: La mort de Philæ
Note: Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "La mort de Philæ" by Pierre Loti is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story appears to explore themes related to Egypt's historical and cultural legacies, as well as contemporary influences, using vivid imagery and a reflective tone. The opening alludes to the mystique surrounding the Sphinx and the Pyramids, drawing on the contrast between the ancient symbols of power and the encroachment of modernity. The opening of the narrative paints a scene set at midnight in front of the Sphinx, where the author captures the surreal atmosphere under a bright yet eerie moon, illuminating the iconic structures and the surrounding desert. Loti describes a tension between the timelessness of these ancient monuments and the modern world encroaching upon them, as tourists with contemporary attire disturb the sacred space. The narration also evokes a sense of melancholy, suggesting that the mystique and reverence once held for these wonders are fading in the face of increasing commercialization and tourism, raising questions about cultural identity and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923
EBook No.: 63141
Published: Sep 7, 2020
Downloads: 69
Language: French
Subject: Egypt -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: La mort de Philæ
Note: Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "La mort de Philæ" by Pierre Loti is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story appears to explore themes related to Egypt's historical and cultural legacies, as well as contemporary influences, using vivid imagery and a reflective tone. The opening alludes to the mystique surrounding the Sphinx and the Pyramids, drawing on the contrast between the ancient symbols of power and the encroachment of modernity. The opening of the narrative paints a scene set at midnight in front of the Sphinx, where the author captures the surreal atmosphere under a bright yet eerie moon, illuminating the iconic structures and the surrounding desert. Loti describes a tension between the timelessness of these ancient monuments and the modern world encroaching upon them, as tourists with contemporary attire disturb the sacred space. The narration also evokes a sense of melancholy, suggesting that the mystique and reverence once held for these wonders are fading in the face of increasing commercialization and tourism, raising questions about cultural identity and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923
EBook No.: 63141
Published: Sep 7, 2020
Downloads: 69
Language: French
Subject: Egypt -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.