The Tour: A Story of Ancient Egypt by Louis Couperus
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| Author | Couperus, Louis, 1863-1923 |
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| Translator | Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921 |
| LoC No. | 20010054 |
| Title | The Tour: A Story of Ancient Egypt |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Tour: A Story of Ancient Egypt" by Louis Couperus is a historical novel written in the early 20th century." The narrative follows Publius Lucius Sabinus, a young and wealthy Roman noble, as he embarks on a journey to Egypt, wrestling with immense grief over the disappearance of his beloved slave, Ilia. As Lucius navigates this exotic land filled with splendor and mystery, he grapples with his emotions, seeking solace and distraction amid the vibrant culture and rich history of Alexandria. "The opening of the novel sets a hauntingly beautiful scene aboard a ship gliding through the night, where Lucius listens to the melancholic songs of rowers and sailors." As he reflects on his sorrow, the narrative introduces his loyal tutor, Thrasyllus, who attempts to comfort him over Ilia's mysterious disappearance, believed to be at the hands of pirates. Despite the chatter of his companions, Lucius is consumed by despair, culminating in a desperate cry for Ilia. The melancholy atmosphere foreshadows the inner turmoil Lucius will face as he ventures through Egypt, intermingling themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of wisdom against an opulent backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Egypt -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37497 |
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 17, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 134 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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