Les derniers jours de Pékin by Pierre Loti

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Author Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923
Title Les derniers jours de Pékin
Note Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Les derniers jours de Pékin" by Pierre Loti is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative appears to explore the chaotic and tumultuous time during the Boxer Rebellion in China, revealing both the turmoil of foreign intervention and the personal experiences of soldiers and citizens alike. The story likely revolves around the author’s observations and encounters as he documents his journey through war-torn landscapes and the lives intertwined in this historical context. The opening of the narrative begins with a reflective prologue wherein the author addresses a vice-admiral, expressing his concerns about his writings from China being published without revisions. As the text unfolds, Loti describes the atmosphere aboard his ship as they approach a calm sea at dawn, contrasting the serene surroundings with the impending military engagement in Pekin. The narrative vividly depicts the anticipation, tension, and the early signs of conflict as the crew prepares to meet other forces. It highlights the juxtaposition of the soldiers’ camaraderie and the grim reality that awaits them on the shore of a China that is on the brink of a profound upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Beijing (China) -- Description and travel
Subject Beijing (China) -- History -- Siege, 1900
Subject China -- History -- Boxer Rebellion, 1899-1901
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