Eothen; Or, Traces of Travel Brought Home from the East by Kinglake

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Author Kinglake, Alexander William, 1809-1891
Title Eothen; Or, Traces of Travel Brought Home from the East
Note Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Transcribed from the 1898 George Newnes edition by David Price
Summary "Eothen; Or, Traces of Travel Brought Home from the East" by A. W. Kinglake is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the author's experiences as he journeys from Europe into the Ottoman Empire, particularly focusing on the cultural and geographical contrasts he encounters, as well as the characters he meets along the way. At the start of the narrative, the author describes his departure from Semlin, situated on the fringes of Europe, towards the contrasting world of the East, marked by the looming presence of historic Belgrade and the customs of its Ottoman inhabitants. He introduces a sense of tension between the Hungarian and Ottoman people, emphasizing the separation caused by fear of plague. The narrative captures the author's initial interactions with Turkish locals and describes their traditional attire, demeanor, and the aura of the Ottoman culture. The opening thus sets the stage for a broader exploration of themes related to East and West, cultural exchange, and personal transformation in a land imbued with rich history and complex social dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Middle East -- Description and travel
Subject Kinglake, Alexander William, 1809-1891 -- Travel -- Middle East
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EBook-No. 282
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 22, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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