Name: Oriental Encounters Palestine And Syria, 1894-6
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Author: Marmaduke William Pickthall
ISBN: 9789371460392

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Oriental Encounters Palestine And Syria, 1894-6

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Double 9 Books

Autor

Marmaduke William Pickthall

Año

2025

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

21.60 x 14.00 x 2.50 cm

ISBN13

9789371460392

Oriental Encounters Palestine And Syria, 1894-6

Marmaduke William Pickthall (Autor) · Double 9 Books · Tapa Blanda

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Oriental encounters: Palestine and Syria, 1894-6 presents a reflective journey through the landscapes and societies of the Eastern Mediterranean during a pivotal historical period. It begins with the narrator's internal conflict between institutional ambition and a yearning for deeper understanding, sparked by a failure to enter the Consular Service and a maternal suggestion to travel. As he arrives in unfamiliar territory, the narrative contrasts Western detachment with the region's vivid immediacy. The early chapters explore the psychological tension between cultural loyalty and immersive curiosity, underscored by discomfort among the European expatriates and a longing to engage with the region's people. Interactions with locals reveal a tapestry of humor, empathy, and subtle resistance to imperial perspectives. Rather than impose interpretation, the author seeks mutual recognition, capturing fleeting yet meaningful exchanges that challenge his assumptions. The result is a nuanced portrayal of place shaped as much by introspection as by external detail, suggesting that true discovery lies not in conquest but in relinquishing certainty.