Les Désenchantées — Roman des harems Turcs contemporains by Pierre Loti
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Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923
French
"Les Désenchantées — Roman des harems Turcs contemporains" by Pierre Loti is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around themes of love, longing, and the complexities of life within the contemporary Turkish harem. The opening chapters introduce the main character, André Lhéry, a novelist deeply connected to Turkey, an...
of "Les Désenchantées" introduces us to André Lhéry, who is engrossed in reading letters from admirers while feeling a bittersweet pull toward Stamboul, the city where he once encountered beautiful women from the harems. Simultaneously, we meet a young girl in her elegant yet confined chamber, preparing for her wedding but yearning for freedom and connection. As André receives a letter from a mysterious Turkish woman, the young girl reflects on her childhood in Circassia and how her life has changed since being cloistered in a harem. Their lives appear to be intertwined, with both feeling the weight of their circumstances, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of desire, culture, and fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Steven Jackson
3 months agoAt first glance, the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. A valuable addition to my digital library.
Jessica Jones
3 months agoI rarely write reviews but the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. I learned so much from this.
Robert King
4 months agoWithout a doubt, the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. A true masterpiece of its kind.
Lisa Clark
1 month agoHaving read this twice, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. Don't hesitate to download this.
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Robert King
4 months agoOnce I started reading, the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. Don't hesitate to download this.