Constantinople

Constantinople

Theophile Gautier

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104668280
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''Constantinople: The Works of Theophile Gautier V10'' is a book written by French author Theophile Gautier and published in 1907. The book is a collection of essays and travelogues that describe Gautier’s experiences and observations during his visit to Constantinople, the capital of the Ottoman Empire. The book provides a vivid description of the city’s architecture, culture, and history, and explores the customs and traditions of the people living in Constantinople. The author’s writing style is praised for its poetic language and detailed descriptions, which capture the beauty and grandeur of the city. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in history, travel, and culture, and provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of Constantinople in the 19th century.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.

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