02427cam a22003493u 4500 41100 UtSlPG 20260610133935.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923 L'exilée Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-10-18 Carmen Sylva -- L'exilée -- Constantinople en 1890 -- Charmeurs de serpents -- Une page oubliée de Madame Chrysanthème -- Femmes japonaises. Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "L'Exilée" by Pierre Loti is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores the poignant life of a queen, referred to as "the idol-martyred queen," who embodies grace and melancholic beauty amidst her royal duties and personal losses. Through its lush prose, the book delves into themes of memory, longing, and the nature of exile both physically and emotionally. The opening of the novel sets a reflective tone as it introduces readers to the queen's lavish yet somber world, filled with flowers and messages of admiration on her special day. As she converses with her attendants, particularly focusing on mademoiselle Hélène, a young woman who captures her affection, the narrative hints at complex human emotions that intertwine duty and personal desire. The delicate balance of joy and sorrow is painted vividly, transporting readers into the queen's realm while establishing an immediate connection to her struggles and the weight of her crown amidst the undercurrents of political and personal turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Japan -- Description and travel Women -- Japan Sylva, Carmen, 1843-1916 Constantinople -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41100 81939 81939