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LoC No.: 11029090

Title: The Book of Khalid

Note: Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Todd Fine, Dan Horwood and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "The Book of Khalid" by Ameen Fares Rihani is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative introduces Khalid, a character who embodies the complexities of an orientalist perspective while transitioning to the Western world, particularly America. The book blends elements of autobiography and philosophical reflection, often touching on themes of identity, culture, and spirituality as it explores Khalid's travels and existential musings. At the start of the novel, Khalid's story is introduced through an elaborate framing device, where the manuscript is said to have been discovered in the Khedivial Library of Cairo. The narrative opens with Khalid's reflections on life, knowledge, and the inherent contradictions of society, emphasizing the dichotomy between East and West. The initial chapters elaborate on his background in Baalbek, detailing his youth and aspirations before he embarks on his emigration to America, highlighting both his personal experiences and broader social critiques. Khalid's encounters and philosophical insights set the stage for a rich exploration of cultural identity and the immigrant experience, revealing his struggles and aspirations as he seeks a meaningful life in a new world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Rihani, Ameen Fares, 1876-1940

EBook No.: 29257

Published: Jun 27, 2009

Downloads: 270

Language: English

Subject: Immigrants -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction

Subject: Arab Americans -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 11029090

Title: The Book of Khalid

Note: Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Todd Fine, Dan Horwood and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "The Book of Khalid" by Ameen Fares Rihani is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative introduces Khalid, a character who embodies the complexities of an orientalist perspective while transitioning to the Western world, particularly America. The book blends elements of autobiography and philosophical reflection, often touching on themes of identity, culture, and spirituality as it explores Khalid's travels and existential musings. At the start of the novel, Khalid's story is introduced through an elaborate framing device, where the manuscript is said to have been discovered in the Khedivial Library of Cairo. The narrative opens with Khalid's reflections on life, knowledge, and the inherent contradictions of society, emphasizing the dichotomy between East and West. The initial chapters elaborate on his background in Baalbek, detailing his youth and aspirations before he embarks on his emigration to America, highlighting both his personal experiences and broader social critiques. Khalid's encounters and philosophical insights set the stage for a rich exploration of cultural identity and the immigrant experience, revealing his struggles and aspirations as he seeks a meaningful life in a new world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Rihani, Ameen Fares, 1876-1940

EBook No.: 29257

Published: Jun 27, 2009

Downloads: 270

Language: English

Subject: Immigrants -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction

Subject: Arab Americans -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.