02262cam a22003253u 4500 46932 UtSlPG 20260610134058.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DS Nerval, Gérard de, 1808-1855 Voyage en Orient, Volume 2: Les nuits du Ramazan; De Paris à Cythère; Lorely Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voyage_to_the_Orient Release date is 2014-09-22 Produced by Madeleine Fournier, Annemie Arnst and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) "Voyage en Orient, Volume 2: Les nuits du Ramazan; De Paris à Cythère; Lorely" by Gérard de Nerval is a narrative work likely written in the late 19th century. This book serves as a travelogue that vividly recounts the author’s experiences in Constantinople, depicting the intertwining of cultures and the complex social tapestry of the city, especially during the month of Ramadan. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist reflects on the vibrant yet chaotic nature of Constantinople, contrasting its rich history with contemporary tensions. He recounts an unsettling incident in the Balik-Bazar, where he witnesses the decapitated body of an Armenian man, highlighting the religious fervor and violent repercussions of cultural transgressions in the city. Throughout the opening, the protagonist traverses the bustling bazaars, engages with diverse communities, and observes the melancholic figure of the Sultan, all while establishing a sense of foreboding amidst the beauty and complexity of this Oriental backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Middle East -- Description and travel Middle East -- Social life and customs https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46932 87771 87771