** "The East I Know" by Paul Claudel is a collection of poetic thoughts and sights from the early 1900s that show his interest in Eastern culture and life. The writings take you to a world of colorful landscapes, religious traditions, and the everyday experiences of the people whom he meets. The book starts by beautifully describing the culture, nature and beauty of the East, beginning with a thoughtful piece cocoa palm and what it means. Claudel's words create strong images, capturing the feelings of his time in Ceylon as he thinks about the people, their traditions, and the land around him. As he looks at a world of harmony, chaos, imperfection, and spirituality, the reader gets caught up that provides the tone and sets an insightful path for the journey. **
The East I know
By Paul Claudel
** Witness a spiritual and sensory voyage into the heart of the East, where lush landscapes, vibrant cultures, and deep reflections intertwine to create an intriguing world.
Summary
About the AuthorPaul Claudel was a French poet, dramatist and diplomat, and the younger brother of the sculptor Camille Claudel. He was most famous for his verse dramas, which often convey his devout Catholicism.
Paul Claudel was a French poet, dramatist and diplomat, and the younger brother of the sculptor Camille Claudel. He was most famous for his verse dramas, which often convey his devout Catholicism.
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