La vie errante

by Guy de Maupassant

"La vie errante" by Guy de Maupassant is a travel narrative published in 1890. Drawn by exotic lands, Maupassant journeys aboard his yacht through the Mediterranean, visiting the Italian coast, Sicily, Algeria, Tunisia, and Kairouan. Captivated by luminous landscapes and daily life in North Africa, he chronicles his experiences in articles later compiled into this work. Beginning with his weariness of Paris, Maupassant celebrates the enchanting light and welcoming cultures of these distant shores.