Overview
Al'abri: Or The Tent Pitched is a novel written by Nathaniel Parker Willis and published in 1839. The story follows the travels of a young American man named Herbert, who embarks on a journey to the Middle East in search of adventure and enlightenment. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a Bedouin chief named Al'abri, who takes him under his wing and introduces him to the customs and traditions of the Arab world.Through his experiences with Al'abri and other characters, Herbert learns about the complexities of Middle Eastern society, including the conflicts between different tribes and religions. He also becomes enamored with a beautiful Arab woman named Zelie, and must navigate the cultural differences between them in order to pursue a relationship.Throughout the novel, Willis provides vivid descriptions of the landscape and culture of the Middle East, drawing on his own travels and observations. He also explores themes of identity, cultural exchange, and the clash of civilizations, making Al'abri a thought-provoking and engaging read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Nathaniel Parker Willis
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 29, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 188 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1436735602
- | ISBN-13: 9781436735605
