Carmen Sylva: And Sketches from the Orient (1912)

Carmen Sylva: And Sketches From The Orient is a book written by French author Pierre Loti and published in 1912. The book is a collection of stories and sketches inspired by the author's travels in the Orient, particularly in Turkey and Egypt. The title of the book refers to the pen name of the Romanian queen Elisabeth of Wied, who was a friend of the author and a talented writer herself.The book is divided into two parts. The first part, Carmen Sylva, is a novella that tells the story of a young Romanian princess who falls in love with a French artist. The story is set in the royal court of Romania and explores themes of love, art, and the clash of cultures. The second part, Sketches From The Orient, is a collection of short stories and sketches that depict the author's experiences in the Orient. The stories range from descriptions of exotic landscapes and customs to encounters with colorful characters such as beggars, merchants, and mystics.Loti's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions and a romanticized view of the Orient. He presents a world of beauty and mystery, but also of poverty and oppression. The book reflects the author's fascination with the Orient and his desire to capture its essence in his writing. Overall, Carmen Sylva: And Sketches From The Orient is a captivating and insightful work that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and a different culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.