| Author |
Gourmont, Remy de, 1858-1915 |
| Title |
Le Pèlerin du silence
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team of Europe. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr
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| Summary |
"Le Pèlerin du Silence" by Remy de Gourmont is a philosophical novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the journey of Zaël, a young man who embarks on a quest inspired by the teachings of his master, Yezid-Hagy, to experience the world in silence and explore the deeper truths of existence. Through his adventure, the narrative unfolds themes of self-discovery, meditation, and the contrast between worldly desire and spiritual enlightenment. At the start of the novel, Zaël characterizes himself as a contemplative figure who has long abandoned the frivolities of youth. He is tasked by his master to travel to Ispahan, a bustling city representative of worldly distractions, all while maintaining his vow of silence. His journey takes him through vivid landscapes and encounters various elements of Persian culture. By the time he reaches Ispahan, Zaël grapples with the tension between his quest for inner peace and the sensual temptations surrounding him, ultimately confronting the complexities of love and desire during a significant, transformative encounter with a young woman named Amante. The opening sets the stage for a philosophical exploration against a richly drawn backdrop of the East, engaging readers with its poetic prose and profound insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17605 |
| Release Date |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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