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Title: Turkish Harems & Circassian Homes

Alternate Title: Turkish Harems and Circassian Homes

Note: Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Turkish Harems & Circassian Homes" by Andrée Hope is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides an intimate exploration of Turkish and Circassian life as observed by the author during her travels, particularly focusing on the dynamics within harems and the intricacies of domestic life in the Ottoman Empire. The narrative invites readers into both the grandeur and the complexities of these cultures, aiming to evoke a deeper understanding of a world often misrepresented. The opening of the narrative describes a vivid scene aboard an English yacht as it sails into the captivating beauty of Constantinople. The author captures the diversity of the crew and passengers, showcasing the tapestry of languages and backgrounds that come together against the backdrop of the city's architectural splendor. The passage immerses readers in the sights, sounds, and smells of the bustling streets, as the author reflects on the allure of the city and her desire to learn about the lives of its women, mainly those living in seclusion within their harems. Establishing the context of her observations, the author hints at her journey of discovery into both the familiar and the exotic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hope, Andrée, -1898

EBook No.: 48737

Published: Apr 18, 2015

Downloads: 102

Language: English

Subject: Harems

Subject: Crimea (Ukraine) -- Social life and customs

Subject: Circassia (Russia) -- Social life and customs

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Turkish Harems & Circassian Homes

Alternate Title: Turkish Harems and Circassian Homes

Note: Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously
made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Turkish Harems & Circassian Homes" by Andrée Hope is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides an intimate exploration of Turkish and Circassian life as observed by the author during her travels, particularly focusing on the dynamics within harems and the intricacies of domestic life in the Ottoman Empire. The narrative invites readers into both the grandeur and the complexities of these cultures, aiming to evoke a deeper understanding of a world often misrepresented. The opening of the narrative describes a vivid scene aboard an English yacht as it sails into the captivating beauty of Constantinople. The author captures the diversity of the crew and passengers, showcasing the tapestry of languages and backgrounds that come together against the backdrop of the city's architectural splendor. The passage immerses readers in the sights, sounds, and smells of the bustling streets, as the author reflects on the allure of the city and her desire to learn about the lives of its women, mainly those living in seclusion within their harems. Establishing the context of her observations, the author hints at her journey of discovery into both the familiar and the exotic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hope, Andrée, -1898

EBook No.: 48737

Published: Apr 18, 2015

Downloads: 102

Language: English

Subject: Harems

Subject: Crimea (Ukraine) -- Social life and customs

Subject: Circassia (Russia) -- Social life and customs

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.