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Memoirs of an Arabian Princess
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(Buch) |
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Veröffentlichung: |
November 2009
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Genre: |
Philosophie |
ISBN: |
9781605207438 |
EAN-Code:
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9781605207438 |
Verlag: |
Cosimo Classics |
Einband: |
Gebunden |
Sprache: |
English
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Dimensionen: |
H 222 mm / B 145 mm / D 18 mm |
Gewicht: |
495 gr |
Seiten: |
244 |
Zus. Info: |
HC gerader Rücken mit Schutzumschlag |
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One of the most fascinating works to fall into obscurity almost immediately after its initial publication, this 1886 autobiography by EMILY RUETE (1844-1924)-born in Zanzibar as Salamah bint Said, a princess of that realm as well as of Oman-offers a surprising perspective on the experiences of women in the Arab world in the later 19th century.
Translated by LIONEL STRACHEY (1864-1927) from the original Germany-Ruete settled in Europe after becoming a Christian-and first brought to readers of English in 1907-it gives us an intimate view on:
¿ life in an Arabian household
¿ the Arab love affair with horses
¿ divorce in the East
¿ ceremonies for newborn babies
¿ female fashions in Arabia
¿ the social position of women in the East
¿ Muslin festivals
¿ the author's escape to Europe
¿ and much more.
In this era of renewed contention between East and West, this captivating book allows us a new historical outlook on a still-secretive culture. |
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