The East I know by Paul Claudel
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"The East I Know" by Paul Claudel is a collection of poetic reflections and observations written in the early 20th century. The work captures Claudel's impressions and thoughts on various aspects of Eastern life, culture, and nature, revealing his deep fascination with the region's spirituality and aesthetics. Through a series of vignettes, Claudel transports readers to a world filled with imagery of lush landscapes, religious practices, and the vibrant daily lives of
the people he encounters. The opening portion of the book begins with a vivid, lyrical exploration of the natural beauty and cultural richness of the East, beginning with a descriptive meditation on the cocoa palm and its symbolic significance. Claudel's text flows with rich imagery, evoking the sensations experienced in Ceylon as he reflects on the people, their customs, and the landscapes he traverses. As he observes a chaotic yet harmonious world filled with life, imperfection, and spirituality, the reader is drawn into the lush, sensory tapestry that Claudel meticulously weaves, setting the tone for an insightful journey throughout the rest of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Claudel, Paul, 1868-1955 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Benét, Teresa Frances, 1881-1919 |
| Translator | Benét, William Rose, 1886-1950 |
| Uniform Title | Connaisance de l'est. English |
| Title | The East I know |
| Original Publication | United States: Yale University Press, 1914. |
| Credits | Andrés V. Galia, Thiers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | East Asia |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70971 |
| Release Date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 434 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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