02425cam a22003613u 4500 68602 UtSlPG 20260610134602.0 m cr n 260607r20221919utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 20008796 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DT Lens, A. R. de, 1881-1925 Le Harem entr'ouvert Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-07-24 Mœurs Tunisiennes -- Mœurs Marocaines. Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) "Le Harem entr'ouvert" by A. R. de Lens is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives of women living in a wealthy Tunisian household, particularly focusing on the experiences of princesses and their constraints within a patriarchal society. The narrative is rich in cultural details, showcasing the intimate dynamics of the harems and the varying fates of the women who inhabit them. The opening of the novel introduces the character of the caïd Mansour, who is engaged in a social visit with the narrator's husband. Through their interactions, readers get a glimpse into the lifestyle of Tunisian nobility, the opulence of their surroundings, and the burdens placed upon the women in their lives. The main characters, including the princesses Bederen’nour and Lella Zenouba, are depicted engaging in the intricacies of daily life within the harem, filled with longing and jealousy, while grappling with their societal roles and the actions of their husbands. The stage is set for a deeper exploration of their stories, revealing themes of love, betrayal, and confinement. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: France: Calmann Lévy, 1919 Harems Tunisia -- Social life and customs Morocco -- Social life and customs https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k11896259 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68602 109406 109406