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L'esclave du pacha, suivi de Histoire de ma grand'tante

By X.-B. Saintine
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A framed narrative opens when a botanist-traveler recounts events in a pashalik of Asia Minor, centering on Baïla, a seventeen-year-old odalisque who wanders luxuriant gardens with her attendant Mariam, haunted by longing and the sight of an unfamiliar footprint. The tale follows her emotional life within the pasha's household, depicting captivity, desire, and the ritualized textures of Ottoman domestic space through vivid scenes and cultural detail. An appended brief tale about the narrator's great-aunt, who died at sixteen, complements the principal novella with another intimate portrait of youthful fate.

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X.-B. Saintine

X.-B. Saintine was a French author known for his contributions to literature in the 19th century. He is particularly recognized for his novel "Picciola," which tells the poignant story of a prisoner who finds solace in nurturing a plant. Saintine's works often explore themes of nature, solitude, and the human experience, as seen in titles like "The Solitary of Juan Fernandez, or the Real Robinson Crusoe" and "Myths of the Rhine." His writing reflects a blend of romanticism and realism, capturing the essence of the era's literary movements. Through his narratives, Saintine has left a notable mark on French literature.

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