Le Harem entr'ouvert by A. R. de Lens

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Author Lens, A. R. de, 1881-1925
LoC No. 20008796
Title Le Harem entr'ouvert
Original Publication France: Calmann Lévy,1919.
Note Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Mœurs Tunisiennes -- Mœurs Marocaines.
Credits Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
Summary "Le Harem entr'ouvert" by A. R. de Lens is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives of women living in a wealthy Tunisian household, particularly focusing on the experiences of princesses and their constraints within a patriarchal society. The narrative is rich in cultural details, showcasing the intimate dynamics of the harems and the varying fates of the women who inhabit them. The opening of the novel introduces the character of the caïd Mansour, who is engaged in a social visit with the narrator's husband. Through their interactions, readers get a glimpse into the lifestyle of Tunisian nobility, the opulence of their surroundings, and the burdens placed upon the women in their lives. The main characters, including the princesses Bederen’nour and Lella Zenouba, are depicted engaging in the intricacies of daily life within the harem, filled with longing and jealousy, while grappling with their societal roles and the actions of their husbands. The stage is set for a deeper exploration of their stories, revealing themes of love, betrayal, and confinement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Subject Harems
Subject Tunisia -- Social life and customs
Subject Morocco -- Social life and customs
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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