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100	1		_aHichens, Robert, _d1864-1950
245	1	1	_a"Fin Tireur" : _b1905
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-11-08
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"Fin Tireur" by Robert Hichens is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the Sahara Desert, focusing on the solitary life of a French innkeeper, referred to as Fin Tireur, who has lived for many years in an Arab village. The book delves into themes of loss, isolation, and the complexities of life intertwined with the harshness of the desert landscape. The narrative centers around Fin Tireur's tragic past, revealing his deep sorrow over the loss of his wife, Marie, and the challenges he faces as a single parent to their daughter. Through a chance encounter with a traveler at his inn during a sandstorm, he recounts the harrowing events that led to Marie’s disappearance and the grim fate of their child. The story highlights his struggles with the local Arab community and the haunting memory of his family, emphasizing the stark emotional landscape he navigates in the desolate surroundings of the Sahara. The innkeeper’s name, Fin Tireur, is revealed to signify not just his skill with a gun, but also the tragic choices he's made in a moment of desperation, showcasing a profound exploration of grief and the human condition against the backdrop of a sprawling and unforgiving desert. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShort stories
653			_aSahara -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23416
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