Abu-Seif : Äventyrsroman från Röda Havet och Mekka by Karl May
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About this eBook
| Author | May, Karl, 1842-1912 |
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| Translator | Lange, Kurt, 1863-1938 |
| Title | Abu-Seif : Äventyrsroman från Röda Havet och Mekka |
| Original Publication | Sweden: Kommanditbolaget Chelius & Co., 1913. |
| Credits | Jari Koivisto |
| Summary | "Abu-Seif: Äventyrsroman från Röda Havet och Mekka" by Karl May is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the experiences of the central character, Kara Ben Nemsi, as he navigates through the exotic and perilous landscapes of the Red Sea and the holy city of Mecca, encountering various characters and dilemmas along the way. The opening of the novel establishes an atmosphere steeped in biblical references and historical reflections. The protagonist, while riding through a valley, recalls the parting of the Red Sea and expresses a deep sense of reverence for the sacred lands he traverses. Invoking thoughts of Moses and the Israelites, he interacts with local Bedouins, one of whom warns him against a nearby water body rumored to contain the "angel of death." As he journeys further, he encounters the captain of a Turkish ship, navigating a complex web of cultural perceptions and potential dangers, hinting at the themes of conflict, adventure, and the clash of beliefs that will unfold in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Swedish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Middle East -- Fiction |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70770 |
| Release Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 92 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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