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Parker, Gilbert
1862
1932
Parker, Horatio Gilbert
Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart.
Donovan Pasha, and Some People of Egypt — Complete
Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
While the lamp holds out to burn -- The price of the grindstone and the drum -- The desertion of Mohammed Selim -- On the reef of Norman's woe -- Fielding had an orderly -- The eye of the needle -- A treaty of peace -- At the mercy of Tiberius -- All the world's mad -- The man at the wheel -- A tyrant and a lady -- A young lion of Dedan -- He would not be denied -- The flower of the flock -- The light of other days.
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"Donovan Pasha and Some People of Egypt — Complete" by Gilbert Parker is a collection of fictional tales set in colonial Egypt, written during the early 20th century. The work explores themes of cultural interaction, the complexities of colonial administration, and the human experiences of both British officials and the local Egyptian populace. Among the central characters are Dicky Donovan, an English official with a kind heart, and Fielding Bey, another Englishman who navigates the challenges of governance and moral dilemmas tied to their roles in Egypt. The opening of the narrative introduces the character of Fielding Bey, who is reluctant to inspect the town of Hasha, indicating a foreboding atmosphere surrounding the locality. His feelings are contrasted by the more carefree Dicky Donovan, who appears to take interest in the situation, albeit with an air of innocence. As they travel along the Nile aboard the Amenhotep, an inspection of Hasha looms ahead, while hints of underlying tension regarding the community's lawfulness and relationships between the British and the locals emerge. Dicky Donovan's interactions with other officials reveal a blend of humor, camaraderie, and the complexities of their duties in a foreign land, setting the stage for deeper narratives about the individuals they encounter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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