Between Two Opinions - Loti, Pierre

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Résumé :
His clothes were blood-stained, his shirt in tatters, and in his head there were still the fumes of alcohol. A mist was before his eyes, and it was with difficulty that he read the letter... The poor, confiding letter touched his heart; he kissed it fervently, and began to weep. Then he swore he would never drink again; and as the habit had not yet a strong hold on him, it was easily broken. -from XIX: Francoise Peyral to Her Son Called one of the finest descriptive writers of his day, and certainly one of the most original, French writer and sailor Pierre Loti, traveled the world in the late 19th century and painted what he saw in prose acclaimed as extraordinarily rhythmic and lyrical. This 1890 work is a fanciful romance about a Frenchman abroad in Africa and the mysterious letter that leads him into idyllic adventure. A lost classic of byronic fiction, this beguiling novel will delight readers seeking a transporting literary experience. Also available from Cosimo Classics: Loti's Egypt. French writer LOUIS MARIE JULIEN VIAUD (1850-1923), aka Pierre Loti, served in the French navy, his experiences in which were the basis of much of his writing. He is also the author of An Iceland Fisherman, Madame Chrysantheme, and The Story of a Child.

Biographie:
Louis-Marie-Julien Viaud dit Pierre Loti, n? le 14 janvier 1850 ? Rochefort et mort le 10 juin 1923 ? Hendaye, est un ?crivain et officier de marine fran?ais....

Sommaire:
Pierre Loti was a French naval officer and novelist, born on January 14, 1850, in Rochefort, France. He is best known for his exotic novels and short stories, which often reflected his travels and experiences in distant lands. Loti's works gained recognition for their vivid, romantic depictions of foreign cultures and their emotional depth. He served in the French Navy, and his voyages provided rich material for his writing, influencing the themes of many of his novels. Loti's works were often praised for their lyrical prose and exploration of complex emotional landscapes. In 1886, he married Jeanne Am lie Blanche Franc de Ferri re, and together they had several children. Loti's literary contributions, particularly his introspective and descriptive storytelling, made him a prominent figure in 19th and early 20th-century French literature. He passed away on June 10, 1923, in Hendaye, France, at the age of 73. His parents were Th odore Viaud and Nadine Texier-Viaud....