A Phantom From The East (1892)

""A Phantom From The East"" is a novel written by French author Pierre Loti and first published in 1892. The story follows the journey of a French naval officer named Lieutenant Louis-Martial who is sent to China in the late 19th century. While there, he becomes fascinated by the culture and people of China, particularly a young Chinese woman named Ying-Ying. As he becomes more involved with Ying-Ying, he begins to question his own identity and the values of his own society. The novel explores themes of cultural identity, imperialism, and the clash of Eastern and Western cultures. It is a vivid and poetic portrayal of China in the late 19th century, and a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of cultural exchange.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.