"Atlantida" (L'Atlantide) is undoubtedly Pierre Benoit’s magnum opus and a cornerstone of his artistic trajectory. The novel is set in the French Algerian Sahara and follows the journey of two French officers, André de Saint-Avit and Jean Morhange, as they investigate the mysterious disappearance of their comrades. Their quest leads them to the hidden kingdom of Atlantis, ruled by the alluring and enigmatic Queen Antinea. Antinea, a descendant of the rulers of the mythical Atlantis, is a c...

One of the first and most enduring novels about the lost continent of Atlantis.

Amid the vast expanse of the Sahara, two French officers stumble upon a hidden realm-ruled by Antinea, the enigmatic last Queen of Atlantis. Pierre Benoit's celebrated novel blends the perils of desert survival with the fascination of a vanished civilization, weaving a tale of obsession, beauty, and power.First published in France to great acclaim, its heady mix of romance, danger, and exoticism quickly captured the public imagination and inspired numerous film adaptations, cementi...

Atlantis, the legendary lost continent of wonders and marvels, has intrigued the mind of men for thousands of years. So when a daring young adventurer found a new clue to its actual whereabouts, he could not resist setting out to find it.

It is 1896 in the French Algerian Sahara. Two officers, André de Saint-Avit and Jean Morhange investigate the disappearance of their fellow officers. While doing so, they are drugged and kidnapped by a Tarqui warrior, the procurer for the monstrous Queen Antinea. Antinea, descendant of the rulers of Atlantis, has a cave wall with 120 niches carved into it, one for each of her lovers. Only 53 have been filled; when all 120 have been filled, Antinea will sit atop a throne in the center of th...

It is 1896 in the French Algerian Sahara. Two officers, André de Saint-Avit and Jean Morhange investigate the disappearance of their fellow officers. While doing so, they are drugged and kidnapped by a Tarqui warrior, the procurer for the monstrous Queen Antinea. Antinea, descendant of the rulers of Atlantis, has a cave wall with 120 niches carved into it, one for each of her lovers. Only 53 have been filled; when all 120 have been filled, Antinea will sit atop a throne in the centre of th...

"The Secret Spring" follows the story of two French officers, Captain Morhange and Lieutenant Saint-Avit, who are stationed in French Algeria. They embark on an expedition into the Sahara Desert in search of an ancient lost city. Along the way, they encounter the mysterious and seductive Queen Antinéa, ruler of the mythical city of Atlantis. As they delve deeper into the secrets of Antinéa's kingdom, they become ensnared in a web of intrigue, passion, and danger.The novel is celebrated for...

Atlantida is a captivating adventure novel penned by Pierre Benoit that unfolds against the backdrop of early 20th-century French colonialism in North Africa. Set in the Sahara Desert, the narrative follows the journey of a French geographer named Pierre de Saint-Avit as he embarks on a quest to discover the lost city of Atlantis.

Golden Deer Classicss proudly presents the Orientalism compilation which regroups major orientalist works. Orientalism is a term used by scholars in art history and literary studies for the depiction of Eastern, that is "Oriental" cultures, including Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures, done by writers, designers, and artists from the West. In particular, Orientalist painting depicting "the Middle East" was a genre of 19th-century Academic art. The liter...

The thermal camera has revolutionized our understanding of heat transfer across many fields. In particular, it has enabled the visualization of surface temperature fields, which were previously only accessible through point sensors. However, thermograms are often difficult to interpret and can only be obtained from existing scenes. To understand them and extrapolate their insights to projects that have not yet been realized, a digital twin is required. This book examines how the finite ele...

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Atlantida (French: L'Atlantide)is a fantasy novel by French writer Pierre Benoit, published in February 1919. It was translated into English in 1920 as Atlantida. L'Atlantide was Benoit's second novel, following Koenigsmark, and it won the Grand Prize of the French Academy. The English translation of Atlantida was first published in the United States as a serial in Adventure magazine.It is 1896 in the Fren...