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Anglický jazyk
Memoirs of an Arabian Princess
Autor: Emily Ruete
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... Viac o knihe
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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.
- Vydavateľstvo: Cosimo Classics
- Rok vydania: 2009
- Formát: Paperback
- Rozmer: 216 x 140 mm
- Jazyk: Anglický jazyk
- ISBN: 9781605207421
