Pharos and Pharillon by E. M. Forster
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"Pharos and Pharillon" by E. M. Forster is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the historical and cultural significance of Alexandria, focusing on the legendary lighthouse Pharos and the events surrounding it. The book intricately weaves together both ancient and modern perspectives, showcasing the complexities of the city's identity through various characters and historical references. The opening of the book provides a rich introduction to the
setting of Alexandria, recounting the geographical evolution of the site where the Pharos lighthouse once stood. It begins with a historical description of the island of Pharos and transitions into significant events from its past, including Menelaus’s misadventures and the presence of diverse communities such as Greeks, Jews, and later Arabs. As the narrative unfolds, it establishes a connection between the past and the modern day, hinting at personal reflections and philosophical musings that set the tone for the rest of the book. The scene is set for an exploration of how the remnants of history, culture, and identity continue to shape contemporary lives in this storied city. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan), 1879-1970 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Cavafy, Constantine, 1863-1933 |
| Translator | Valassopoulo, George |
| LoC No. | 23017001 |
| Title | Pharos and Pharillon |
| Contents | Introduction -- Pharos: Pharos. The return from Siwa. Epiphany. Philo's little trip. Clement of Alexandria. St. Athanasius. Timothy the Cat & Timothy Whitebonnet. The god abandons Antony -- Pharillon: Eliza in Egypt. Cotton from the outside. The den. Between the Sun and the Moon. The solitary place. The poetry of C. P. Cavafy -- Conclusion. |
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Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English essays -- 20th century |
| Subject | Alexandria (Egypt) -- History |
| Subject | Fay, Eliza, 1756-1816 -- Travel |
| Subject | Cavafy, Constantine, 1863-1933 |
| Subject | Alexandria (Egypt) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61116 |
| Release Date | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 440 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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