02446cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500150014226400510015730000470020833600260025533700260028133800360030750000310034350801990037452013250057353400450189865300480194370000480199170000210203985600430206099900170210359077UtSlPG20260610134348.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aLoti, Pierre,d1850-192314aThe Sahara 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-03-17  aProduced by Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading
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Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Sahara" by Pierre Loti is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set primarily in the arid landscapes of Africa, particularly around St. Louis in Senegal, the book explores themes of isolation, colonialism, and complex human relationships against the backdrop of a desolate yet captivating environment. The narrative centers on Jean Peyral, a French spahi (cavalryman) who grapples with his love for Fatou-gaye, a young negro girl, while dealing with the emotional and physical challenges of living in a foreign land.  The opening of the novel begins with a vivid and evocative description of the Sahara's desolation, painting a picture of a vast, endless expanse of sand and heat. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to Jean Peyral and his surroundings in the colony, where animals and humans alike navigate life under the oppressive sun. Jean reflects on his experiences, reminiscing about his childhood in France while confronting the stark realities of his present life. He meets Fatou-gaye, whose presence complicates his emotions and leads him into a world of love that contrasts sharply with his memories and longing for home. The beginning of the story sets the stage for an exploration of identity, belonging, and the often painful effects of exile. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSahara -- Description and travel -- Fiction1 aLamplough, A. O.q(Augustus O.),d1877-19301 aLaurie, Marjorie40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59077  c99903d99903