Author |
Anet, Claude, 1868-1931 |
LoC No. |
24007617
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Title |
Feuilles persanes; La route du Mazandéran, La femme lapidée, L'esprit persan
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Original Publication |
France: Bernard Grasset,1924.
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Series Title |
Les cahiers verts
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Note |
Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
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Summary |
"Feuilles persanes; La route du Mazandéran, La femme lapidée, L'esprit persan" by Claude Anet is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This collection delves into Anet's experiences and observations during his travels in Persia, showcasing the rich culture, traditions, and the nuances of life in the early 1900s Persia. The work reveals a blend of personal anecdotes and cultural insights, inviting readers to explore the mystique and vibrancy of this historical region. The opening of "Feuilles persanes" introduces the author’s travels to Persia in 1909 and 1910 during a time of revolutionary change. Anet shares vivid descriptions of his journey, beginning on a steamer from Bakou to Enzeli, highlighting the melancholic beauty of the landscape and the encounters with local people. He presents a moving portrait of a young enslaved boy named Souris, who is transported back to Tehran, detailing the simplicities and complexities of Persian life, the customs surrounding meals, and the socio-political atmosphere of the time, contrasting it with his European sensibilities. Overall, the beginning sets a contemplative tone, presenting a blend of poignancy and cultural observation that characterizes Anet's narrative style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
French |
LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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Subject |
Iran -- Description and travel
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Subject |
Asia, Central -- Description and travel
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
69743 |
Release Date |
Jan 8, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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