Description: ; "Flaubert in Egypt: A Sensibility On Tour Narrative Drawn From Gustave Flaubert's Travel Notes & Letters translated from the French & edited by Francis Steegmuller published by Little, Brown and Company 1973 first American Edition..In new condition.In the fall of 1849, Gustave Flaubert joined his friend Maxime du Camp on a journey to Egypt, up the Nile river and across the Sinai peninsula. This was part of a more extensive journey that took these men to Turkey, Palestine, and parts of Europe. Here, Francis Steegmuller has collated Flaubert's travel notes into a uncensored richly narrated journey into mid 19th century Egypt." He gives vivid descriptions of the harsh travel conditions he experiences as well as the ruins of temples and tombs. He also describes his experiences with both male and female prostitutes all along his long journey. He picked up an unwanted souvenir, syphilis, somewhere along the way. He was treated all the rest of his life with mercury for this. Mercury was the common treatment for this vicious disease from the 1600's until 1928. An Atlantic Monthly Press book. Hardcover. 232 pages with photo and art illustrations. This book measures about 5.5" x 9.4". Gustave Flaubert (Dec. 12, 1821 - May 8, 1880) was a French novelist. Highly influential, he has been considered the leading exponent of literary realism in his country He lived at the same time as Balzac. . Solidly bound copy, crisp pages and clean text. Highly recommended.
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Features: Illustrated
Subjects: Religion & Beliefs
Format: Hardcover
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Age Level: Adults
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
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Topic: travel
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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Edition: First Edition
Modification Description: Jacket has been price clipped. Some highlighting and underlining.
Language: English
Publication Year: 1972
Book Title: Flaubert in Egyp
Intended Audience: Adults
Author: Gustave Flaubert
Original Language: English
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
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Genre: History
Type: biography
