Le Tour du Monde; Athos by Various
"Le Tour du Monde; Athos" by Various is a collection of travel writings published in the mid-19th century, particularly in 1860. The selection focuses on voyages, particularly emphasizing a detailed journey to Mount Athos, a region known for its monastic community and rich historical significance. The narrative blends observations of culture, travel experiences, and reflections on the monastic life and religious practices encountered by the travelers. The opening of the work setsthe stage for a detailed exploration of Mount Athos through the eyes of the author, A. Proust, as he embarks on his journey from Salonique in 1858. He describes the landscape, the local population—including Jews, Greeks, and Bulgarians—and the complexities of navigating this holy place, often noting the blend of beauty and decay that characterizes the region. Proust introduces his companions and outlines his mission to photograph and document the art and architecture of the monasteries while highlighting historical references and local folklore. His observations paint a vivid picture of both the external environment and internal lives of the monks, encompassing the broader themes of faith, artistry, and cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Charton, Édouard, 1807-1890 |
| Title | Le Tour du Monde; Athos Journal des voyages et des voyageurs; 2. sem. 1860 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Athos (Greece) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Geography -- Pictorial works -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Travelers -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24515 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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