Les Immémoriaux by Victor Segalen
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"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.)
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| Author | Segalen, Victor, 1878-1919 |
|---|---|
| Title | Les Immémoriaux |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Imm%C3%A9moriaux |
| Credits |
Produced by Hélène de Mink, Hans Pieterse, CRUBLE and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Tahiti (French Polynesia : Island) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41984 |
| Release Date | Feb 3, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 369 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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