Carmen Sylva: And Sketches From The Orient (1912)

By Pierre Loti

Book Overview

Carmen Sylva: And Sketches From The Orient is a book written by Pierre Loti and published in 1912. The book is a collection of essays and sketches that provide a glimpse into the author's experiences during his travels in the Orient. The title of the book is a reference to Carmen Sylva, the pen name of Queen Elisabeth of Romania, who was a close friend of Pierre Loti.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains essays that describe the author's experiences in various cities in the Orient, including Istanbul, Damascus, and Jerusalem. The essays provide vivid descriptions of the people, culture, and landscapes of these cities, as well as the author's personal reflections on his travels.The second part of the book contains sketches that depict scenes from the author's travels in the Orient. These sketches are accompanied by brief descriptions that provide context and insight into the author's experiences.Overall, Carmen Sylva: And Sketches From The Orient is a captivating and informative book that provides a unique perspective on the Orient and its people. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, cultural studies, or the history of the Orient.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: 1166456862
• ISBN13: 9781166456863
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"