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The Odalisque By Voltaire

The Odalisque By Voltaire

Clyboret, M.
Voltaire

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ISBN10: 1432574736
ISBN13: 9781432574734
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Odalisque by Voltaire is a historical fiction novel set in the 18th century Ottoman Empire. The story follows the journey of a young Frenchman named Charles who travels to Istanbul to seek his fortune. He falls in love with a beautiful odalisque, or concubine, named Zirel who is owned by the powerful Pasha. Charles becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of politics and intrigue as he tries to win Zirel's freedom and protect her from harm.The novel explores themes of power, love, and cultural differences as Charles navigates the complex social hierarchy of the Ottoman court. Voltaire's writing is witty and satirical, poking fun at the hypocrisy and absurdity of the aristocracy and their customs. The novel also delves into the darker aspects of the Ottoman Empire, including slavery and the treatment of women.Overall, The Odalisque by Voltaire is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into a fascinating time and place in history.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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