Disenchanted (1906) - Paperback

by Pierre Loti (Author), Clara Courtenay Poynter Bell (Translator)

Disenchanted is a novel written by French author Pierre Loti and first published in 1906. The story follows the life of a French naval officer named Yves Kermadec, who falls in love with a beautiful woman named Estelle. However, their love is complicated by the fact that Estelle is already married and has a child.As Yves navigates his feelings for Estelle, he also struggles with his own disillusionment with the world around him. He is disenchanted with the military and the French colonial empire, and he begins to question his own values and beliefs.The novel is set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, a time of great change and upheaval in France and throughout Europe. Loti's writing is known for its vivid descriptions of exotic locations and its exploration of themes such as love, disillusionment, and cultural identity.Overall, Disenchanted is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.