Download or read book Alexandria a History and Guide and Pharos and Pharillon written by Edward Morgan Forster and published by Andre Deutsch. This book was released on 2004 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of the Abinger Editions is to provide a new, properly edited library of the literary works of E.M. Forster that does justice to his literary genius. The latest in the series is Alexandria, written while Forster was in Egypt during the First World War. This edition collates and compares all the existing editions of the work to provide the definitive version of the text. It also contains the subsequent work by Forster, Pharos and Pharillon.
Download or read book The Abinger Edition of E M Forster Alexandria a history and a guide and Pharos and Pharillon written by Edward Morgan Forster and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Abinger Edition of E M Forster Alexandria a history and guide and Pharos and Pharillon written by Edward Morgan Forster and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alexandria written by Edward Morgan Forster and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1986 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alexandria is a city which has haunted and inspired its visitors for over 2,000 years. Here, two of its best-known celebrants provide a view of Alexandria's present through the window of its past. Written during World War I, and later revised, this is Forster's tribute to Alexandria--a combined history of the city and a practicaql guide for the visitor. This annotated edition contains not only the first translation of Constantine Cavafy's famous poem "The God Abandons Antony" but also a specially commissioned introduction by Lawrence Durrell, who recounts his recent return to the city that served as a backdrop for the Alexandria Quartet.
Download or read book Alexandria written by E.M. Forster and published by Tauris Parke. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the autumn of 1915, in a "slightly heroic mood", E.M. Forster arrived in Alexandria, full of lofty ideals as a volunteer for the Red Cross. Yet most of his time was spent exploring "the magic, antiquity and complexity" of the place in order to cope with living in what he saw as a "funk-hole". With a novelist's pen, he brings to life the fabled, romantic city of Alexander the Great, capital of Graeco-Roman Egypt, beacon of light and culture symbolised by the Pharos, where the doomed love affair of Antony and Cleopatra was played out and the greatest library the world has ever known was built. Threading 3,000 years of history with vibrant strands of literature and punctuating the narrative with his own experiences, Forster immortalised Alexandria, painting an incomparable portrait of the great city and, inadvertently, himself.
Download or read book Alexandria A History and a Guide written by E. M. Forster and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The “History” attempts (after the fashion of a pageant) to marshal the activities of Alexandria during the two thousand two hundred and fifty years of her existence. Starting with the heroic figure of Alexander the Great, it inspects the dynasty of the Ptolemies, and in particular the career of the last of them, Cleopatra; an account of Ptolemaic literature and science follows, and closes this splendid period, to which I have given the title of “Greco-Egyptian.” The second period, called “Christian”, begins with the rule of Rome, and traces the fortunes of Christianity, first as a persecuted and then as a persecuting power: all is lost in 641, when the Patriarch Cyrus betrays Alexandria to the Arabs. An interlude comes next—“The Spiritual City”—which meditates upon Alexandrian philosophy and religion, both Pagan and Christian: it seemed better to segregate these subjects, partly because they interrupt the main historical procession, partly because many readers are not interested in them. History is resumed in the “Arab Period,” which is of no importance though it lasts over 1,000 years—from Amr to Napoleon. With Napoleon begins the “Modern Period,” the main feature of which is the building of the city we now see under the auspices of Mohammed Ali; and the pageant concludes, as well as it may, with an account of the events of 1882, and with surmises as to future municipal developments.
Download or read book Alexandria written by E. M. Forster and published by Hyperion Books. This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alexandria written by E. M. Forster and published by Marsilio Pub. This book was released on 1999-08-01 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: E.M. Forster's study of Alexandria, which he wrote while stationed in the city during the First World War, has appeared only once in the United States and has long been out of print. This new edition will add the essays "Pharos" and "the Pharillon" which were published in 1923 and which completed his attempt, "after the fashion of a pageant, to marshal the activities of Alexandria during two thousand two hundred and fifty years of her existence."Forster was a great admirer of Baedeker and Murray's guides and Alexandria: A History and a Guide is cross-referenced to help the reader and the traveler "link the present and the past." Beautifully illustrated, this is both a guide to one of the great city-centers of the Mediterranean and a subtle work of history, comparative civilization, and religion.
Download or read book Pharos and Pharillon written by E. M. Forster and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-07-21 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pharos and Pharillon" by E. M. Forster is a 20th century book that will soon celebrate its 100th publication anniversary. Forster weaves a compelling tale that will keep readers unable to put the book down until they finish the last word. Luckily, this book was kept from being forgotten thanks to literary conservation efforts
Download or read book Alexandria A History and a Guide written by E. M. Forster and published by Namaskar Book. This book was released on 2024-02-12 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the timeless allure of Alexandria through the eyes of Edward Morgan Forster as he weaves history and a captivating guide to this ancient city. Explore the rich history and vibrant character of Alexandria with "Alexandria: A History and a Guide" by Edward Morgan Forster, a comprehensive journey through the city's past and present. Immerse yourself in Forster's eloquent prose as he unfolds the layers of Alexandria's history, offering readers a guide that combines historical insight with the allure of a captivating narrative. As the pages unfold, delve into the historical tapestry of Alexandria, from its ancient origins to its role as a cultural and intellectual hub. Edward Morgan Forster provides readers with a guide that not only explores the city's architectural marvels but also delves into the stories of the people who shaped its destiny. But here's a question that lingers in the air: How has Alexandria evolved over the centuries, and what cultural treasures and historical anecdotes await those who explore its streets? Reflect on the transformative tales presented by Forster, prompting contemplation on the enduring charm and significance of this iconic city. Experience the allure of Alexandria with "Alexandria: A History and a Guide." Short, evocative paragraphs guide you through the historical and cultural aspects of the city, encouraging you to appreciate the blend of antiquity and modernity that defines Alexandria. Are you ready to journey through the heart of Alexandria and uncover its hidden gems? Join Edward Morgan Forster on a literary exploration through the pages of "Alexandria: A History and a Guide" and discover the timeless beauty and cultural richness of this historic city. Open the doors to a world of historical discovery. Purchase "Alexandria: A History and a Guide" now, and let Forster's narrative be your guide to understanding the complexities and allure of one of the world's most fascinating cities. Seize the opportunity to own a piece of Alexandria's history. Embrace the cultural richness of "Alexandria: A History and a Guide" and let the tales of this iconic city transport you through time and space.
Download or read book The Journals and Diaries of E M Forster Vol 1 written by Philip Gardner and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-08-07 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A writer of fiction, literary criticism, travel narratives and libretti, E M Forster is best known for his beautifully-structured novels which held a mirror up to the English class system. This fascinating collection of diaries, travel journals and itineraries brings together all unpublished material Forster wrote which can be classed as ‘memoir’.
Download or read book The Creator as Critic and Other Writings by E M Forster written by Jeffrey M. Heath and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2008-02-25 with total page 821 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These essays, lectures, memoirs, and broadcasts are the thought-provoking products of Forsters engagement with the literary, political, and social events of his time.
Download or read book E M Forster A Human Exploration written by G.K. Das and published by Springer. This book was released on 1979-06-17 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alexandrian Cosmopolitanism written by Hala Halim and published by Fordham Univ Press. This book was released on 2013-09-19 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interrogating how Alexandria became enshrined as the exemplary cosmopolitan space in the Middle East, this book mounts a radical critique of Eurocentric conceptions of cosmopolitanism. The dominant account of Alexandrian cosmopolitanism elevates things European in the city’s culture and simultaneously places things Egyptian under the sign of decline. The book goes beyond this civilization/barbarism binary to trace other modes of intercultural solidarity. Halim presents a comparative study of literary representations, addressing poetry, fiction, guidebooks, and operettas, among other genres. She reappraises three writers—C. P. Cavafy, E. M. Forster, and Lawrence Durrell—who she maintains have been cast as the canon of Alexandria. Attending to issues of genre, gender, ethnicity, and class, she refutes the view that these writers’ representations are largely congruent and uncovers a variety of positions ranging from Orientalist to anticolonial. The book then turns to Bernard de Zogheb, a virtually unpublished writer, and elicits his camp parodies of elite Levantine mores in operettas, one of which centers on Cavafy. Drawing on Arabic critical and historical texts, as well as contemporary writers’ and filmmakers’ engagement with the canonical triumvirate, Halim orchestrates an Egyptian dialogue with the European representations.
Download or read book E M Forster written by Lionel Trilling and published by New Directions Publishing. This book was released on 1965 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise critical study of Forster's personality, short stories, and novels.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Egypt written by Dan Richardson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-08-02 with total page 891 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Egypt is your essential travel guide to this ancient land. Fully revised and updated, the guide provides unparalleled coverage of everything from Egypt's tombs, temples and pyramids to diving in the Red Sea, desert safaris and cruising the Nile in style. With accurate maps, plans, colour spreads and beautiful colour photography throughout; you'll find informed practical advice on what to see and do in Egypt, plus honest reviews of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants for all budgets. Adventurous, informative and opinionated, The Rough Guide to Egypt puts the facts at your fingertips, introducing you to the country's best reefs and beaches, the latest discoveries from antiquity, the remotest oases, nightlife only locals know and much, much more. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Egypt
Download or read book The Longest Journey written by E. M. Forster and published by Holmes & Meier Pub. This book was released on 1985-01-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: E. M. Forster once described "The Longest Journey" as the book aI am most glad to have written.a An introspective novel of manners at once comic and tragic, it tells of a sensitive and intelligent young man with an intense imagination and a certain amount of literary talent. He sets out full of hope to become a writer, but gives up his aspirations for those of the conventional world, gradually sinking into a life of petty conformity and bitter disappointments.
