Paul and Virginia from the French of J.B.H. de Saint Pierre Book Reviews
Paul and Virginia from the French of J.B.H. de Saint Pierre by Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre Book Summary
On the eastern coast of the mountain which rises above Port Louis in the Mauritius, upon a piece of land bearing the marks of former cultivation, are seen the ruins of two small cottages. Those ruins are situated near the centre of a valley, formed by immense rocks, and which opens only towards the north. On the left rises the mountain, called the Height of Discovery, from whence the eye marks the distant sail when it first touches the verge of the horizon, and whence the signal is given when a vessel approaches the island. At the foot of this mountain stands the town of Port Louis. On the right is formed the road, which stretches from Port Louis to the Shaddock Grove, where the church, bearing that name, lifts its head, surrounded by its avenues of bamboo, in the midst of a spacious plain; and the prospect terminates in a forest extending to the furthest bounds of the island. The front view presents the bay, denominated the Bay of the Tomb: a little on the right is seen the Cape of Misfortune; and beyond rolls the expanded ocean, on the surface of which appear a few uninhabited islands, and, among others, the Point of Endeavour, which resembles a bastion built upon the flood.
At the entrance of the valley which presents those various objects, the echoes of the mountain incessantly repeat the hollow murmurs of the winds that shake the neighbouring forests, and the tumultuous dashing of the waves which break at a distance upon the cliffs. But near the ruined cottages all is calm and still, and the only objects which there meet the eye are rude steep rocks, that rise like a surrounding rampart. Large clumps of trees grow at their base, on their rifted sides, and even on their majestic tops, where the clouds seem to repose. The showers, which their bold points attract, often paint the vivid colours of the rainbow on their green and brown declivities, and swell the sources of the little river which flows at their feet, called the river of Fan-Palms.
Within this enclosure reigns the most profound silence. The waters, the air, all the elements are at peace. Scarcely does the echo repeat the whispers of the palm-trees spreading their broad leaves, the long points of which are gently balanced by the winds. A soft light illuminates the bottom of this deep valley, on which the sun only shines at noon. But even at break of day the rays of light are thrown on the surrounding rocks; and the sharp peaks, rising above the shadows of the mountain, appear like tints of gold and purple gleaming upon the azure sky.
To this scene I loved to resort, where I might enjoy at once the richness of the extensive landscape, and the charm of uninterrupted solitude. One day, when I was seated at the foot of the cottages, and contemplating their ruins, a man, advanced in years, passed near the spot. He was dressed in the ancient garb of the island, his feet were bare, and he leaned upon a staff of ebony: his hair was white, and the expression of his countenance was dignified and interesting. I bowed to him with respect; he returned the salutation: and, after looking at me with some earnestness, came and placed himself upon the hillock where I was seated. Encouraged by this mark of confidence, I thus addressed him:β
"Father, can you tell me to whom those cottages once belonged?" "My son," replied the old man, "those heaps of rubbish, and that unfilled land, were, twenty years ago, the property of two families, who then found happiness in this solitude. Their history is affecting; but what European, pursuing his way to the Indies, will pause one moment to interest himself in the fate of a few obscure individuals? What European can picture happiness to his imagination amidst poverty and neglect? The curiosity of mankind is only attracted by the history of the great; and yet from that knowledge little use can be derived." "Father," I rejoined, "from your manners and your observations, I perceive that you have acquired much experience of human life. If you have leisure, relate to me, I beseech you, the history of the ancient inhabitants of this desert; and be assured, that even the men who are most perverted by the prejudices of the world, find a soothing pleasure in contemplating that happiness which belongs to simplicity and virtue."
Book Name | Paul and Virginia from the French of J.B.H. de Saint Pierre |
Genre | Romance |
Author | Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre |
Published | 01 January 2021, Friday |
Language | English |
E-Book Size | 663.95 KB |
Paul and Virginia from the French of J.B.H. de Saint Pierre (Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre) Book Reviews 2024
We transfer money over β¬4 billion every month. We enable individual and business accounts to save 4 million Euros on bank transfer fees. Want to send free money abroad or transfer money abroad for free? Free international money transfer!
Did you know that you can earn 25 USD from our site just by registering? Get $25 for free by joining Payoneer!
Download Link | Book Format |
paul-and-virginia-from-the-french-of-j-b-ebook.pdf | |
paul-and-virginia-from-the-french-of-j-b-ebook.epub | EPUB |
paul-and-virginia-from-the-french-of-j-b-ebook.kindle | KINDLE |
Paul and Virginia from the French of J.B.H. de Saint Pierre E-book (PDF, PUB, KINDLE) Download
Paul and Virginia from the French of J.B.H. de Saint Pierre ebook paul-and-virginia-from-the-french-of-j-b (663.95 KB) download new links will be update!
Paul and Virginia from the French of J.B.H. de Saint Pierre Similar Books
Book Name | Score | Reviews | Price |
The New Girl | 4.5/5 | 19,974 | Free |
The Fault in Our Stars | 4.5/5 | 35,086 | $9.99 |
Dirty Little Secrets | 4.5/5 | 5,563 | Free |
Dirty Billionaire | 4.5/5 | 3,898 | Free |
Seducing Sophie | 3.5/5 | 3,215 | Free |
Enhance sleep, vision, cognition, flexibility, energy, long-range health and more. Performance Lab CORE Formulas support all aspects of human performance, across all walks of life. Boosts work performance and productivity with nootropics for focus, multitasking under stress, creative problem-solving and more.
Book Name | Score | Reviews | Price |
Paul et Virginie | 0/5 | 0 | $2.99 |
Paul et Virginie | 0/5 | 0 | $1.99 |
Pau e Virginia | 0/5 | 0 | $8.99 |
Paul et Virginie | 0/5 | 0 | $6.99 |
Paul et Virginie | 0/5 | 0 | $2.99 |
Summary of Paul and Virginia from the French of J.B.H. de Saint Pierre by Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre
The Paul and Virginia from the French of J.B.H. de Saint Pierre book written by Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre was published on 01 January 2021, Friday in the Romance category. A total of 98 readers of the book gave the book 0 points out of 5.
Book Name | Author | Price |
Awaken Me | Jenna Jacob | Free |
Caught Up with the Captain | Kait Nolan | Free |
Nothing to Hide | Scarlett Finn | Free |
Sweet Distraction | Lainey Davis | Free |
Foolish Mistakes | Jeana E. Mann | Free |
Coinbase is the world's most trusted place to buy and sell cryptocurrency. Open an account today, and if you buy or sell $100 or more of crypto, you'll receive $10 worth of free Bitcoin!
Book Name | Author | Price |
Throne of Glass | Sarah J. Maas | $14.99 |
Then You Came Along | Debbie Macomber | $1.99 |
Wicked Girl | Piper Lawson | $4.99 |
People We Meet on Vacation | Emily Henry | $9.99 |
Heir of Fire | Sarah J. Maas | $14.99 |
Jasper is the generative AI platform for business that helps your team create content tailored for your brand 10X faster, wherever you work online.
Please wait! Paul and Virginia from the French of J.B.H. de Saint Pierre book comments loading...
Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre - Paul and Virginia from the French of J.B.H. de Saint Pierre Discussions & Comments
Have you read this book yet? What do you think about Paul and Virginia from the French of J.B.H. de Saint Pierre by Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre book? Ask the bookpedia.co community a question about Paul and Virginia from the French of J.B.H. de Saint Pierre!