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LoC No.: 16009132
Title:
The Englishwoman in Egypt
Letters from Cairo, Written During a Residence There in 1842, 3, & 4
Note: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Englishwoman in Egypt" by Sophia Lane Poole is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book offers an intimate account of the author's experiences as she navigates the cultural and social landscapes of Egypt while accompanying her brother, E.W. Lane, a noted Egyptologist. Through a series of letters addressed to a friend, Poole shares her observations of local customs, particularly focusing on the lives of women in Cairo and the higher echelons of Egyptian society. At the start of the narrative, Sophia Lane Poole expresses her eager anticipation as she arrives in Alexandria, detailing her first impressions of the city, its inhabitants, and the contrasting experiences between the European section and the Arab community. She notes the narrow, crowded streets, the costumes of the people, and the mix of elegance and poverty that characterizes her surroundings. The author also reflects on her curiosity about the conditions of women in Egypt, hinting at her exploration of hareems and the customs surrounding them. This opening portion sets the tone for a vivid and personal exploration of Egyptian society through the eyes of a Western woman, laying the groundwork for deeper cultural insights in the subsequent letters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Poole, Sophia Lane, 1804-1891
EBook No.: 59526
Published: May 17, 2019
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Egypt -- Description and travel
Subject: Poole, Sophia Lane, 1804-1891 -- Travel -- Egypt
Subject: Egypt -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 16009132
Title:
The Englishwoman in Egypt
Letters from Cairo, Written During a Residence There in 1842, 3, & 4
Note: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by MFR, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Englishwoman in Egypt" by Sophia Lane Poole is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book offers an intimate account of the author's experiences as she navigates the cultural and social landscapes of Egypt while accompanying her brother, E.W. Lane, a noted Egyptologist. Through a series of letters addressed to a friend, Poole shares her observations of local customs, particularly focusing on the lives of women in Cairo and the higher echelons of Egyptian society. At the start of the narrative, Sophia Lane Poole expresses her eager anticipation as she arrives in Alexandria, detailing her first impressions of the city, its inhabitants, and the contrasting experiences between the European section and the Arab community. She notes the narrow, crowded streets, the costumes of the people, and the mix of elegance and poverty that characterizes her surroundings. The author also reflects on her curiosity about the conditions of women in Egypt, hinting at her exploration of hareems and the customs surrounding them. This opening portion sets the tone for a vivid and personal exploration of Egyptian society through the eyes of a Western woman, laying the groundwork for deeper cultural insights in the subsequent letters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Poole, Sophia Lane, 1804-1891
EBook No.: 59526
Published: May 17, 2019
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Egypt -- Description and travel
Subject: Poole, Sophia Lane, 1804-1891 -- Travel -- Egypt
Subject: Egypt -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.