Un jardin sur l'Oronte by Maurice Barrès

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Author Barrès, Maurice, 1862-1923
Title Un jardin sur l'Oronte
Note Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Un jardin sur l'Oronte" by Maurice Barrès is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a picturesque and historically rich setting, focusing on a young Christian nobleman named Guillaume, who finds himself entangled in the complex web of love, political intrigue, and cultural exchange in the ancient city of Hamah, Syria. As the narrative unfolds, it encapsulates themes of beauty, passion, and the primal forces of longing across different civilizations. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Guillaume as he shares a tranquil evening by the Oronte River with an Irish scholar. They discuss the rich history of the region while exploring their fascination with the local culture and its remnants of the past. Guillaume is soon captivated by the enchanting gardens of Qalaat and the alluring Sarrasine, a beautiful woman of the harem, sparking a transformative journey of love and desire. The opening establishes a lush and evocative atmosphere as we witness Guillaume's struggle between duty and the gut-wrenching pull of love, ultimately setting the stage for the emotional and dramatic events that are yet to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- 20th century
Subject Syria -- History -- 750-1260 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 46842
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Most Recently Updated Apr 4, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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