The Shaving of Shagpat; an Arabian entertainment — Volume 2 by George Meredith

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Author Meredith, George, 1828-1909
Title The Shaving of Shagpat; an Arabian entertainment — Volume 2
Note Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits This etext was produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger
Summary "The Shaving of Shagpat; an Arabian entertainment — Volume 2" by George Meredith is a novel written in the late 19th century, reflecting the Victorian era's literary style and ambitions. The book is an adventure fantasy that follows the whimsical and satirical journey of Shibli Bagarag as he seeks to shave the enchanted Shagpat, a figure who embodies the excessive vanity and folly of a whole kingdom under the spell of his magical hair. In this volume, the narrative progresses as Shibli Bagarag becomes betrothed to the wise Noorna bin Noorka, who propels him into a series of fantastic adventures. He must obtain a magical sword from the mountains of Aklis, defeat the powerful Shagpat, and overcome various sorcerous challenges. The story intricately weaves themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of greatness as Shibli navigates his quest, aided by his betrothed and a range of magical and whimsical characters. The vibrant language and humor attract readers, while the underlying commentary on vanity and ambition resonates with timeless relevance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fantasy fiction, English
Subject Arab countries -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 4402
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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