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.)
John Scott
3 months agoAs an avid reader, the content encourages further exploration of the subject. I’ll be referencing this again soon.
Kimberly Green
2 weeks agoThis caught my eye instantly and the content flows smoothly from one chapter to the next. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
Logan Martin
5 months agoI picked this up late one night and the author clearly understands the subject matter in depth. It exceeded all my expectations.
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Carol Roberts
4 months agoIf you enjoy this genre, the clarity of the writing makes this accessible to a wide audience. A true masterpiece of its kind.