Between Sea and Sahara
An Orientalist Adventure
1st Edition
Published on 23. July 2004
224 pages
978-0-85771-083-3 (ISBN)
Description
Between Sea and Sahara is one of the great classics of travel writing about the Middle East - a landmark in the story of Europe's fascination with 'the Orient'.
Travelling in Algeria in the third decade of French colonisation, Eugene Fromentin weaves a tale of passion, drama and adventure, a masterpiece that established him as one of the foremost Orientalists of the age.
His influence extended beyond the literary and artistic circles of Europe to inspire the political rhetoric of the mid-19th century and reflect France's imperial development in the region. In his desire to capture the spirit of 'the Orient', on paper as well as canvas, Fromentin reveals much about the roots of a colonial relationship which continues to affect Algeria today.
This is a work of stunning originality and insight - a vivid portrayal of the way in which the West has historically perceived the East.
Travelling in Algeria in the third decade of French colonisation, Eugene Fromentin weaves a tale of passion, drama and adventure, a masterpiece that established him as one of the foremost Orientalists of the age.
His influence extended beyond the literary and artistic circles of Europe to inspire the political rhetoric of the mid-19th century and reflect France's imperial development in the region. In his desire to capture the spirit of 'the Orient', on paper as well as canvas, Fromentin reveals much about the roots of a colonial relationship which continues to affect Algeria today.
This is a work of stunning originality and insight - a vivid portrayal of the way in which the West has historically perceived the East.
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN-13
978-0-85771-083-3 (9780857710833)
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Persons
Eugene Fromentin (1820-1876), writer and artist, was one of the great Orientalist painters. He was greatly inspired by his time in North America, and is the author of the classic novel, Dominique.
Content
Preface
Introduction by Sarah Anderson
Between Sea and Sahara: An Algerian Journal
I. Mustapha d'Alger
II. Blidah
III. Mustapha d'Alger
IV. The Plain
Glossary
Notes
Introduction by Sarah Anderson
Between Sea and Sahara: An Algerian Journal
I. Mustapha d'Alger
II. Blidah
III. Mustapha d'Alger
IV. The Plain
Glossary
Notes
