Le Harem entr'ouvert by A. R. de Lens
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| Author | Lens, A. R. de, 1881-1925 |
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| LoC No. | 20008796 |
| Title | Le Harem entr'ouvert |
| Original Publication | France: Calmann Lévy,1919. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Mœurs Tunisiennes -- Mœurs Marocaines. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Summary | "Le Harem entr'ouvert" by A. R. de Lens is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives of women living in a wealthy Tunisian household, particularly focusing on the experiences of princesses and their constraints within a patriarchal society. The narrative is rich in cultural details, showcasing the intimate dynamics of the harems and the varying fates of the women who inhabit them. The opening of the novel introduces the character of the caïd Mansour, who is engaged in a social visit with the narrator's husband. Through their interactions, readers get a glimpse into the lifestyle of Tunisian nobility, the opulence of their surroundings, and the burdens placed upon the women in their lives. The main characters, including the princesses Bederen’nour and Lella Zenouba, are depicted engaging in the intricacies of daily life within the harem, filled with longing and jealousy, while grappling with their societal roles and the actions of their husbands. The stage is set for a deeper exploration of their stories, revealing themes of love, betrayal, and confinement. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Harems |
| Subject | Tunisia -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Morocco -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68602 |
| Release Date | Jul 24, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 64 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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