The Englishwoman in Egypt : Letters from Cairo, Written During a Residence There in 1842, 3, & 4

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Poole, Sophia Lane, 1804-1891

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

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)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-05-17