Impressions

This antiquarian volume contains a number of miscellaneous essays and writings by Pierre Loti, with an introduction by Henry James. With subject matter ranging from the death of a child, to witnessing Midnight Mass, the various essays of this collection have been inspired by instances in the author's life. As a collection, it will be of considerable value to fans and collectors of Loti's work. The chapters of this book include: "The Passing of a Child", "Easter Holidays", "A Reflective Moment", "At Loyola", "The Mayor of the Sea", "The Grotto of Isturitz", "Midnight Mass", "The Passing of a Procession", "The Sword Dance", and many more. Pierre Loti (1850 - 1923) was a French novelist and officer in the navy. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.