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100 1 _aMativet, Antoine‏
245 1 3 _aLa nouvelle Cythère
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2024-01-14
508 _aLaurent 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))
520 _a"La Nouvelle Cythère" by Monchoisy is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work details a journey from France to Tahiti, exploring the society, culture, and landscapes of the regions encountered along the way, particularly focusing on the impressions of New York and San Francisco as the narrator makes their way to the romanticized paradise of Tahiti. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist embarks on a voyage aboard the "Saint-Laurent", setting the tone with vivid descriptions of the sea journey, which includes challenging weather and encounters with various passengers including adventurers, performers, and traders. Upon reaching New York, the protagonist contrasts its chaotic and unappealing aspects with the romanticized vision of Tahiti, presenting an unflattering account of the city’s disarray and societal issues while portraying a longing for the idyllic representation of Tahitian life. The opening thus establishes a critical perspective on Western civilization while building anticipation for the promised beauty and allure of Tahiti, the "Nouvelle Cythère." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cParis: Charpentier, 1888
653 _aTahiti (French Polynesia : Island) -- Description and travel
856 4 _uhttps://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k5773215p
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72712
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