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Explore the captivating world of Isabelle Eberhardt in 'Desert Soul,' a remarkable collection that dives into her extraordinary life as a nomadic writer in French colonial North Africa. This B-format paperback, published in 2022, offers readers a glimpse into the passionate prose and vivid experiences that shaped her tumultuous journey. Eberhardt, a true pioneer, often defied societal norms by dressing as a man and assuming a male identity, an act that allowed her to immerse herself deeply in a culture that was both alien and alluring. With a compelling introduction by William Atkins, renowned author of 'The Immeasurable World,' this book weaves together her 'Wanderings' and 'The Daily Journals,' presenting a raw and authentic portrayal of her life filled with ecstatic highs and melancholic lows. Readers will find inspiration in Eberhardt's adventurous spirit, her conversion to Islam, and her role as a war correspondent, making 'Desert Soul' a must-have for lovers of biographical literature and travel narratives. The vivid storytelling and rich historical context create a profound connection to the land and culture she adored. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781399804783.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399804783
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: John Murray
Description:
INTRODUCED BY WILLIAM ATKINS, author of The Immeasurable World
'I am merely an eccentric, a dreamer who wishes to live far from the civilized world, as a free nomad.'
Isabelle Eberhardt's writing chronicles, in passionate prose, her travels in French colonial North Africa at the turn of the 20th century. Often dressed in male clothing and assuming a man's name, she worked as a war correspondent, married a Muslim non-commissioned officer, converted to Islam and survived an assassination attempt, all before dying in a flash flood at the age of 27.
Desert Soul brings together her 'Wanderings' and 'The Daily Journals', detailing the ecstatic highs and the depressive lows of her short but unique and extraordinary life.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399804783
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: John Murray
Description:
INTRODUCED BY WILLIAM ATKINS, author of The Immeasurable World
'I am merely an eccentric, a dreamer who wishes to live far from the civilized world, as a free nomad.'
Isabelle Eberhardt's writing chronicles, in passionate prose, her travels in French colonial North Africa at the turn of the 20th century. Often dressed in male clothing and assuming a man's name, she worked as a war correspondent, married a Muslim non-commissioned officer, converted to Islam and survived an assassination attempt, all before dying in a flash flood at the age of 27.
Desert Soul brings together her 'Wanderings' and 'The Daily Journals', detailing the ecstatic highs and the depressive lows of her short but unique and extraordinary life.