Egypt (La Mort De Philae)

By Pierre Loti and W P (William Peter) Baines

Book Overview

Egypt (La Mort De Philae) captures a meditative journey through the landscapes of Egypt, reflecting on the intersection of ancient majesty and the fleeting presence of the modern world. Set against the still grandeur of the pyramids, the Sphinx, and the desert's vast silence, the narrative evokes both wonder and melancholy as it contemplates the endurance of history amid human transience. Through lyrical observation, the narrator immerses in the mystery of a civilization that defies time, sensing the quiet echo of vanished dynasties beneath the moonlit ruins. The sacred and the decayed coexist within this timeless tableau, where spiritual reverence blends with sorrow for the inevitable decline of grandeur. The presence of travelers and guides adds contrast between enduring permanence and the restless pace of contemporary life. This work unfolds as both a travel reflection and a poetic meditation on mortality, transformation, and the tension between memory and impermanence that defines the human experience.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9373409646
• ISBN13: 9789373409641
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"