Journey to Mauritius

Posted on 05 December 2017 by Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre

Paul et Virginie 1787 , an adolescent love story set in an exotic Indian Ocean island, was one of the literary sensations of the age It was a huge critical and commercial success in France and abroad, a precursor of the Romantic movement The novel s author, Jacques Henri Bernardin de Saint Pierre, had previously spent 28 months in the French colony of Ile de France now Mauritius in 1778 80 This extended exposure to the island not only inspired Paul et Virginie, but also led to one of the period s fullest and most fascinating accounts of a colonial society and its daily life.First published in 1773, Voyage a L Isle de France is now available in this newly translated and annotated edition Journey to Mauritius Mixing indignation with a lyrical appreciation of the island s beauty, Bernardin provides us with one of the earliest examples of a walking guide as he details Mauritius sights and landscapes An introduction sets this travel account in its historical context, discussing Bernardin s life and ideas. New Read Journey to Mauritius [ By ] Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre [ Kindle ePUB or eBook ] – kino-fada.fr

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05 December 2017

Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre