ISBN: 9781332549467 - les deux rives: roman (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a glimpse into the late 19th century rivalry between the French Academy and the high society it claimed to uphold. The author, as a renowned Egyptologist, was thrust into the limelight following the publication of a controversial biography on Cleopatra. However, the author's work is challenged by a jealous colleague, Saulvard, who accuses the former of obscenity in his writings. What follows is a battle of wit and accusations, revealing the pettiness and elitism within the hallowed halls of academia. Through the lens of this rivalry, the book delves into themes of artistic integrity, morality, and the conflict between individual expression and societal expectations. It provides a critical analysis of the complex relationship between art, power, and the search for truth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…