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LoC No.: 05012289
Title: La nouvelle Cythère
Original Publication: Paris: Charpentier, 1888.
Note: Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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: "La Nouvelle Cythère" by Monchoisy is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work details a journey from France to Tahiti, exploring the society, culture, and landscapes of the regions encountered along the way, particularly focusing on the impressions of New York and San Francisco as the narrator makes their way to the romanticized paradise of Tahiti. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist embarks on a voyage aboard the "Saint-Laurent", setting the tone with vivid descriptions of the sea journey, which includes challenging weather and encounters with various passengers including adventurers, performers, and traders. Upon reaching New York, the protagonist contrasts its chaotic and unappealing aspects with the romanticized vision of Tahiti, presenting an unflattering account of the city’s disarray and societal issues while portraying a longing for the idyllic representation of Tahitian life. The opening thus establishes a critical perspective on Western civilization while building anticipation for the promised beauty and allure of Tahiti, the "Nouvelle Cythère." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mativet, Antoine
EBook No.: 72712
Published: Jan 14, 2024
Downloads: 39
Language: French
Subject: Tahiti (French Polynesia : Island) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 05012289
Title: La nouvelle Cythère
Original Publication: Paris: Charpentier, 1888.
Note: Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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: "La Nouvelle Cythère" by Monchoisy is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work details a journey from France to Tahiti, exploring the society, culture, and landscapes of the regions encountered along the way, particularly focusing on the impressions of New York and San Francisco as the narrator makes their way to the romanticized paradise of Tahiti. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist embarks on a voyage aboard the "Saint-Laurent", setting the tone with vivid descriptions of the sea journey, which includes challenging weather and encounters with various passengers including adventurers, performers, and traders. Upon reaching New York, the protagonist contrasts its chaotic and unappealing aspects with the romanticized vision of Tahiti, presenting an unflattering account of the city’s disarray and societal issues while portraying a longing for the idyllic representation of Tahitian life. The opening thus establishes a critical perspective on Western civilization while building anticipation for the promised beauty and allure of Tahiti, the "Nouvelle Cythère." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mativet, Antoine
EBook No.: 72712
Published: Jan 14, 2024
Downloads: 39
Language: French
Subject: Tahiti (French Polynesia : Island) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.