| 000 | 02241cam a22003133u 4500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 3685 | ||
| 003 | UtSlPG | ||
| 005 | 20260610133115.0 | ||
| 006 | m | ||
| 007 | cr n | ||
| 008 | 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d | ||
| 040 | _aUtSlPG | ||
| 041 | 7 |
_aen _2iso639-1 |
|
| 050 | 4 | _aDT | |
| 100 | 1 |
_aLoti, Pierre, _d1850-1923 |
|
| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aEgypt (La Mort de Philae) |
| 264 | 1 |
_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
|
| 300 |
_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
||
| 336 |
_atext _btxt _2rdacontent |
||
| 337 |
_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
||
| 338 |
_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-04-13 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Dagny; John Bickers; David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Egypt (La Mort de Philae)" by Pierre Loti is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The work delves into the profound beauty and mystique of Egypt, with a particular focus on its iconic ancient structures like the Sphinx and the pyramids, while exploring themes of time, mortality, and the interplay between the ancient and modern worlds. The narrator's contemplations lead to a reflective and somewhat melancholic portrayal of both the landscape and its historical significance. The opening of the novel transports readers to a winter midnight amidst the haunting presence of the Great Sphinx and the pyramids. The narrator describes the dreamlike quality of the moonlit night, emphasizing the surreal, almost ethereal hues that envelop these monumental structures, creating a sense of awe and mystery. As the narration unfolds, characters such as tourists and Bedouin guides emerge, contrasting the timelessness of the monuments with the transient and often irreverent actions of modern visitors. The striking imagery and philosophical reflections encapsulate the profound sorrow and beauty inherent in the remnants of Egypt's past, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of history, identity, and the inexorable passage of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEgypt -- Description and travel | ||
| 700 | 1 |
_aBaines, W. P. _q(William Peter), _d1878-1933 |
|
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3685 |
| 999 |
_c45731 _d45731 |
||