ABSTRACT

First published in 2002. In this title, Edward B. D'Auvergne chronicles the life of Pierre Loti, written with fervent sympathy. We journey with Loti from Brittany to Constantinople, from China to Morocco, from Egypt to Isfahan, breathing all the way the atmosphere and recognising the sources of the stories. Readers will find the biography of Pierre Loti as fascinating as the tales for which he is deservedly renowned. By writing of his life, D'Auvergne argues that those with an interest in literature may understand Loti better and, in turn, better understand his writing.

chapter Chapter I|14 pages

The Father to the Man

chapter Chapter II|9 pages

Growing Up

chapter Chapter III|9 pages

The Cadet. First Ocean Voyages. War

chapter Chapter IV|13 pages

The Isle of Desire

chapter Chapter V|11 pages

African Skies and Tragic Love

chapter Chapter VI|7 pages

Jolly Jack Tar

chapter Chapter VII|11 pages

The Green-Eyed Circassian

chapter Chapter VIII|9 pages

Loti Takes up the Pen

chapter Chapter IX|13 pages

Fame and Fortune

chapter Chapter X|10 pages

An Indiscreet Officer

chapter Chapter XI|8 pages

Beginning His Masterpiece

chapter Chapter XII|9 pages

A Japanese Marriage

chapter Chapter XIII|13 pages

Marriage. Loti and a Queen

chapter Chapter XIV|5 pages

The Spectre of His Youth

chapter Chapter XV|14 pages

Loti Joins the Immortals. In Search of Faith

chapter Chapter XVI|11 pages

India (Without the English)

chapter Chapter XVII|7 pages

Loneliness in Persia

chapter Chapter XVIII|10 pages

At Last—Angkor!

chapter Chapter XIX|15 pages

Enchanted by the Disenchanted

chapter Chapter XX|9 pages

Egypt and Its Masters

chapter Chapter XXI|7 pages

The Gathering Dusk

chapter Chapter XXII|7 pages

Apotheosis

chapter Chapter XXIII|8 pages

The Unsuccessful Playwright

chapter Chapter XXIV|14 pages

Loti Leaves Us