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LoC No.: 09002593
Title: Terres de soleil et de sommeil
Original Publication: France: Calmann-Lévy, 1908.
Note: Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
Summary: "Terres de soleil et de sommeil" by Ernest Psichari is a narrative account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the author's reflections on his experiences and observations during his travels in Africa, particularly focusing on the cultures and landscapes he encounters. Central to the narrative is the author’s evolving relationship with the land and its people, notably a young boy named Sama, who symbolizes a connection to the innocence and complexity of African life. The opening of the book reflects on the author’s initial disorientation upon arriving in Africa. He describes the vast and serene landscapes, contrasting them with the chaotic emotions they evoke in him. There’s an exploration of his feelings of solitude against the backdrop of the bountiful yet intimidating African environment. As he navigates through various villages and interacts with the local Bayas, his observations reveal a multitude of human experiences beneath the seemingly tranquil surface. The relationship with Sama deepens, encapsulating the tension between innocence and survival amidst the harsh realities of life in the African wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Psichari, Ernest, 1883-1914
EBook No.: 71296
Published: Jul 29, 2023
Downloads: 82
Language: French
Subject: Africa, West -- Description and travel
Subject: Africa, West -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 09002593
Title: Terres de soleil et de sommeil
Original Publication: France: Calmann-Lévy, 1908.
Note: Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
Summary: "Terres de soleil et de sommeil" by Ernest Psichari is a narrative account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the author's reflections on his experiences and observations during his travels in Africa, particularly focusing on the cultures and landscapes he encounters. Central to the narrative is the author’s evolving relationship with the land and its people, notably a young boy named Sama, who symbolizes a connection to the innocence and complexity of African life. The opening of the book reflects on the author’s initial disorientation upon arriving in Africa. He describes the vast and serene landscapes, contrasting them with the chaotic emotions they evoke in him. There’s an exploration of his feelings of solitude against the backdrop of the bountiful yet intimidating African environment. As he navigates through various villages and interacts with the local Bayas, his observations reveal a multitude of human experiences beneath the seemingly tranquil surface. The relationship with Sama deepens, encapsulating the tension between innocence and survival amidst the harsh realities of life in the African wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Psichari, Ernest, 1883-1914
EBook No.: 71296
Published: Jul 29, 2023
Downloads: 82
Language: French
Subject: Africa, West -- Description and travel
Subject: Africa, West -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.