La mort de Philæ by Pierre Loti
"La mort de Philæ" by Pierre Loti is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story appears to explore themes related to Egypt's historical and cultural legacies, as well as contemporary influences, using vivid imagery and a reflective tone. The opening alludes to the mystique surrounding the Sphinx and the Pyramids, drawing on the contrast between the ancient symbols of power and the encroachment of modernity. The opening ofthe narrative paints a scene set at midnight in front of the Sphinx, where the author captures the surreal atmosphere under a bright yet eerie moon, illuminating the iconic structures and the surrounding desert. Loti describes a tension between the timelessness of these ancient monuments and the modern world encroaching upon them, as tourists with contemporary attire disturb the sacred space. The narration also evokes a sense of melancholy, suggesting that the mystique and reverence once held for these wonders are fading in the face of increasing commercialization and tourism, raising questions about cultural identity and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title | La mort de Philæ |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Egypt -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63141 |
| Release Date | Sep 7, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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