The East I know by Paul Claudel

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Author Claudel, Paul, 1868-1955
Translator Benét, Teresa Frances, 1881-1919
Translator Benét, William Rose, 1886-1950
Uniform Title Connaisance de l'est. English
Title The East I know
Original Publication United States: Yale University Press, 1914.
Note Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Andrés V. Galia, Thiers 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 "The East I Know" by Paul Claudel is a collection of poetic reflections and observations written in the early 20th century. The work captures Claudel's impressions and thoughts on various aspects of Eastern life, culture, and nature, revealing his deep fascination with the region's spirituality and aesthetics. Through a series of vignettes, Claudel transports readers to a world filled with imagery of lush landscapes, religious practices, and the vibrant daily lives of the people he encounters. The opening portion of the book begins with a vivid, lyrical exploration of the natural beauty and cultural richness of the East, beginning with a descriptive meditation on the cocoa palm and its symbolic significance. Claudel's text flows with rich imagery, evoking the sensations experienced in Ceylon as he reflects on the people, their customs, and the landscapes he traverses. As he observes a chaotic yet harmonious world filled with life, imperfection, and spirituality, the reader is drawn into the lush, sensory tapestry that Claudel meticulously weaves, setting the tone for an insightful journey throughout the rest of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject East Asia
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EBook-No. 70971
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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