Desert Air by Robert Hichens
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About this eBook
| Author | Hichens, Robert, 1864-1950 |
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| Title |
Desert Air 1905 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Desert Air" by Robert Hichens is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the effects of climate and environment on human nature, particularly focusing on the psychological transformation that individuals experience in exotic and extreme settings. Set against the backdrop of the Sahara Desert, the narrative delves into human behavior under the influence of such an intense atmosphere. The plot follows the narrator and his acquaintance, Henry Marnier, as they embark on a journey to Beni-Kouidar, a remote town in the Sahara. The narrator observes Marnier, who is depicted as a serious and intellectual young man, undergo a significant change upon exposure to the exhilarating desert air. As they navigate their experiences in the town, including encounters with local culture and a strange dancer named Algia, Marnier becomes increasingly entranced by the atmosphere, leading to a tragic outcome when he is found murdered in a sandstorm. The story culminates in a chilling reflection on how the elements can reshape a person's desires and actions, ultimately resulting in unforeseen consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Sahara -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23418 |
| Release Date | Nov 8, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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