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100 1 _aGauguin, Paul,
_d1848-1903
245 1 0 _aNoa Noa
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-08-01
508 _aJens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Noa Noa" by Paul Gauguin is a semi-autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an exploration of the artist's experiences and impressions during his time in Tahiti, highlighting themes of beauty, culture, and the contrast between European and Polynesian life. The narrative provides insight into Gauguin's artistic mission and his attempts to immerse himself in Tahitian culture while grappling with the looming effects of colonialism. The opening of "Noa Noa" captures the moment of Gauguin's arrival in Tahiti, detailing his initial observations of the landscape and its people. He experiences disillusionment upon realizing that the European influences he sought to escape have permeated the island. The narrative introduces key figures, including the ailing King Pomare and the beautiful Queen Maraü, showcasing the juxtaposition of royal traditions against the backdrop of colonial dominance. Gauguin shares his encounters with local inhabitants, their customs, and his personal struggles to adapt to a life that starkly contrasts with the European norms he is accustomed to. This initial segment sets the stage for a deeper exploration of identity, belonging, and the artistic journey that unfolds through his engagement with Tahitian culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTahiti (French Polynesia : Island)
653 _aGauguin, Paul, 1848-1903 -- Travel -- French Polynesia -- Tahiti (Island)
653 _aArtists' writings, French
700 1 _aWolf, Luise,
_d1860-1942
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62800
999 _c103624
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