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100 1 _aSegalen, Victor,
_d1878-1919
245 1 4 _aLes Immémoriaux
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
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 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Imm%C3%A9moriaux
500 _aRelease date is 2013-02-03
508 _aProduced by Hélène de Mink, Hans Pieterse, CRUBLE and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
520 _a"Les Immémoriaux" by Victor Segalen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story captures the rich and complex world of Tahiti, focusing on the character Tērii, a recitant (storyteller) who partakes in the oral traditions of his Maori ancestors. Through Tērii's experiences, the book delves into themes of cultural memory, identity, and the impact of external influences on indigenous societies. The opening of "Les Immémoriaux" introduces Tērii as he walks through the sacred grounds of Tahiti, performing rituals and recounting the ancient stories of his people. The narrative establishes a deep connection to the spiritual practices of the Maori and hints at a growing tension with foreign influences, particularly the arrival of pale-skin foreigners. Through Tērii's observations and interactions, readers are thrust into a world where the vibrancy of indigenous culture clashes with the encroaching effects of colonialism, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of loss and transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTahiti (French Polynesia : Island) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41984
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