Dans l'ombre chaude de l'Islam by Isabelle Eberhardt and Victor Barrucand
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Barrucand, Victor, 1864-1934
French
"Dans l'ombre chaude de l'Islam" by Isabelle Eberhardt and Victor Barrucand is a literary work that combines travel narrative and memoir, likely written in the early 20th century. The book invites readers into the mystique of Islam and North African culture through the eyes of the author as she traverses the Saharan landscape. It explores elements ...
The opening portion introduces the setting of Aïn-Sefra in May 1904, capturing the contrast between winter's bitterness and the summer's oppressive heat. The narrator reflects on her initial feelings of alienation in this Saharan environment, describing it as a place she gradually comes to love. As she navigates through lush gardens and encounters the simplicity of desert life, her observations reveal a deepening connection to the land and its people. The narrative conveys her longing for freedom and understanding amidst the complexities of her experiences, alongside her anticipation of the journeys yet to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Elizabeth Clark
2 months agoI rarely write reviews but the technical accuracy of the content is spot on. Highly recommended for everyone.
Kimberly Adams
2 weeks agoSimply put, the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. A true masterpiece of its kind.
Noah Campbell
5 days agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. It exceeded all my expectations.
Betty Baker
4 months agoI was pleasantly surprised because the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
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Kevin Green
2 days agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. One of the best books I've read this year.