Letters from Egypt

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Duff Gordon, Lucie, Lady, 1821-1869

Contributor:

Meredith, George, 1828-1909

Ross, Janet, 1842-1927

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Letters from Egypt" by Lady Lucie Duff Gordon is a collection of travel letters written in the mid-19th century. This work presents a vivid and personal account of her experiences as an expatriate in Egypt, providing insight into the culture, society, and people she encountered. Through her writing, readers are likely to gain an intimate understanding of both the beauty and the hardships of life along the Nile, as well as the author's reflections on her interactions with Egyptians of various backgrounds. The opening of the collection introduces Lady Duff Gordon's journey and her immediate impressions of Cairo, where she finds herself immersed in a vibrant world characterized by kindness and warmth in stark contrast to the poverty and social disparities that abound. Her letters portray her interactions with locals, the warmth of her servant Omar, and her observations of cultural practices, all while highlighting the contrasts between her privileged experience as a foreign woman and the day-to-day struggles of the native population. This blend of personal narrative and social commentary sets the stage for a broader exploration of her time in Egypt, revealing a curious and compassionate perspective as she navigates her new surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Transcribed from the 1902 R. Brimley Johnson edition by David Price

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2006-02-21