A Phantom From The East (1892)

By Pierre Loti and J E Gordon

Book Overview

A Phantom From The East is a novel written by French author Pierre Loti and first published in 1892. The book is a fictionalized account of Loti's travels to Japan in 1885, where he served as a naval officer. The story follows the protagonist, a French naval officer named Andr�����, as he becomes infatuated with a beautiful Japanese woman named Oyouki. Despite the cultural differences and societal expectations, Andr����� and Oyouki embark on a passionate love affair that ultimately leads to tragedy. The novel explores themes of love, desire, and the clash of cultures, as well as the complexities of colonialism and imperialism. Loti's vivid descriptions of Japanese culture and scenery provide a rich backdrop for the story, and his lyrical prose captures the beauty and mystery of Japan. A Phantom From The East is considered a classic of French literature and an important work in the genre of Orientalism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436743621
• ISBN13: 9781436743624
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"