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Title: The Shaving of Shagpat; an Arabian entertainment — Complete
Credits: Produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger
Summary: "The Shaving of Shagpat; an Arabian entertainment — Complete" by George Meredith is a novel written during the late 19th century. It takes readers on a fantastical journey through an exotic setting, blending adventure and humor. The story centers on Shibli Bagarag, an ambitious barber, who finds himself in pursuit of greatness as he seeks to shave the illustrious Shagpat, a character cloaked in hair and mystery, potentially leading to profound ramifications and encounters with various fantastical beings. At the start of the tale, we meet Shibli Bagarag, who is in a woeful state—hungry and despondent—as he approaches the city of Shagpat. He reflects on his life choices and his desire for greatness, which leads him to follow a mysterious old woman who suggests he could achieve something significant by shaving the son of a prominent clothier. As Shibli navigates the dangers of pursuing his ambitions, he faces ridicule, punishment, and a series of comedic downfalls, illustrating the challenges of an aspiring barber in a world that simultaneously adores and scorns his craft. This sets the stage for his adventures and the conflicts that will unfold in the richly woven narrative of the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Meredith, George, 1828-1909
EBook No.: 4405
Published: Nov 2, 2004
Downloads: 59
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction, English
Subject: Arab countries -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Shaving of Shagpat; an Arabian entertainment — Complete
Credits: Produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger
Summary: "The Shaving of Shagpat; an Arabian entertainment — Complete" by George Meredith is a novel written during the late 19th century. It takes readers on a fantastical journey through an exotic setting, blending adventure and humor. The story centers on Shibli Bagarag, an ambitious barber, who finds himself in pursuit of greatness as he seeks to shave the illustrious Shagpat, a character cloaked in hair and mystery, potentially leading to profound ramifications and encounters with various fantastical beings. At the start of the tale, we meet Shibli Bagarag, who is in a woeful state—hungry and despondent—as he approaches the city of Shagpat. He reflects on his life choices and his desire for greatness, which leads him to follow a mysterious old woman who suggests he could achieve something significant by shaving the son of a prominent clothier. As Shibli navigates the dangers of pursuing his ambitions, he faces ridicule, punishment, and a series of comedic downfalls, illustrating the challenges of an aspiring barber in a world that simultaneously adores and scorns his craft. This sets the stage for his adventures and the conflicts that will unfold in the richly woven narrative of the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Meredith, George, 1828-1909
EBook No.: 4405
Published: Nov 2, 2004
Downloads: 59
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction, English
Subject: Arab countries -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.