Pages d'Islam by Isabelle Eberhardt
"Pages d'Islam" by Isabelle Eberhardt is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. The work presents Eberhardt's reflections and observations on the Islamic world, particularly focusing on Algeria and its landscapes, cultures, and peoples through a series of poignant narratives. The characters often embody various facets of life in this region, offering insights into their struggles, beliefs, and the beauty that envelops their existence. The opening of the collectionestablishes a rich, evocative atmosphere as it sets the stage for Eberhardt’s exploration of the multicultural landscape of Algeria. It includes vivid descriptions of the streets of a city and scenes that introduce a mysterious neighbor, a magician engaged in incantations, as well as a sorcerer who consults clients about their futures. These initial sketches provide a lens through which readers can glimpse the complexity of life in the region, enhanced by the interplay of mysticism and everyday experiences. Eberhardt’s prose engages deeply with her surroundings, easing into the atmospheres of the streets and characters she encounters, anchoring the reader firmly in the world she seeks to illuminate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Eberhardt, Isabelle, 1877-1904 |
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| Editor | Barrucand, Victor, 1864-1934 |
| Title | Pages d'Islam |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | René Galluvot (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Algeria -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Algeria -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Eberhardt, Isabelle, 1877-1904 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66853 |
| Release Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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