Between Sea and Sahara: An Algerian Journal
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Known for his paintings and writings on North Africa, Fromentin (1820-1876) was a French orientalist whose artistic work was influential in shaping Western stereotypes about the East. His semi-fictional travelogue, first published in 1859, offers insight into the French imagination and provides keen observations of Algerian culture.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2270604 in Books
- Published on: 1999-08-31
- Original language: Italian
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 224 pages
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Synopsis
Known for his paintings and writings on North Africa, Fromentin (1820- 1876) was a French orientalist whose artistic work was influential in shaping Western stereotypes about the East. His semi-fictional travelogue, first published in 1859, offers insight into the French imagination and provides keen observations of Algerian culture. Annotation c.
