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Title: George Walker at Suez
Note: Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1864 Chapman and Hall “Tales of All Countries” edition by David Price
Summary: "George Walker at Suez" by Anthony Trollope is a travel narrative written during the mid-19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. This work chronicles the experiences of George Walker, a somewhat unremarkable Englishman, during his week-long visit to the town of Suez, Egypt. The narrative offers insights into Walker's thoughts and observations, illustrating his challenges in finding companionship and navigating the unfamiliar environment. The story begins with George Walker departing Cairo for Suez, influenced by a doctor’s recommendation for his health. He depicts Suez as an unpleasant locale, full of heat and sand, initiating a sense of longing for the comforts of home. During his time there, Walker encounters John Robinson and his family, who are traveling to Australia. After bidding farewell to them, he experiences a sense of loneliness until he is visited by an influential Arab named Mahmoud al Ackbar, who mistakenly believes Walker to be a notable figure—Sir George Walker, the new Lieutenant-Governor of Pegu. This mistaken identity leads to an elaborate invitation for Walker to partake in a picnic at the Well of Moses. However, the situation unravels in a comedic fashion as the truth of the misunderstanding is revealed, showcasing Trollope’s humorous take on social status, identity, and the complications of cross-cultural interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882
EBook No.: 3718
Published: Feb 1, 2003
Downloads: 100
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: British -- Egypt -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: George Walker at Suez
Note: Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1864 Chapman and Hall “Tales of All Countries” edition by David Price
Summary: "George Walker at Suez" by Anthony Trollope is a travel narrative written during the mid-19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. This work chronicles the experiences of George Walker, a somewhat unremarkable Englishman, during his week-long visit to the town of Suez, Egypt. The narrative offers insights into Walker's thoughts and observations, illustrating his challenges in finding companionship and navigating the unfamiliar environment. The story begins with George Walker departing Cairo for Suez, influenced by a doctor’s recommendation for his health. He depicts Suez as an unpleasant locale, full of heat and sand, initiating a sense of longing for the comforts of home. During his time there, Walker encounters John Robinson and his family, who are traveling to Australia. After bidding farewell to them, he experiences a sense of loneliness until he is visited by an influential Arab named Mahmoud al Ackbar, who mistakenly believes Walker to be a notable figure—Sir George Walker, the new Lieutenant-Governor of Pegu. This mistaken identity leads to an elaborate invitation for Walker to partake in a picnic at the Well of Moses. However, the situation unravels in a comedic fashion as the truth of the misunderstanding is revealed, showcasing Trollope’s humorous take on social status, identity, and the complications of cross-cultural interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882
EBook No.: 3718
Published: Feb 1, 2003
Downloads: 100
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: British -- Egypt -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.