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Alroy Or The Prince Of The Captivity: A Wondrous Tale (1904)

Alroy Or The Prince Of The Captivity: A Wondrous Tale (1904)

Disraeli, Benjamin

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ISBN10: 1165162253
ISBN13: 9781165162253
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Alroy Or The Prince Of The Captivity: A Wondrous Tale is a novel written by Benjamin Disraeli in 1833. The story is set in the 12th century and follows the life of David Alroy, a young Jewish prince who is taken captive by the Persians. Alroy is a charismatic and ambitious leader who dreams of leading his people to freedom and establishing a Jewish state in Palestine.The novel is a mix of historical fiction and fantasy, with elements of romance and adventure. Alroy's journey takes him from Persia to Egypt and finally to Palestine, where he leads a rebellion against the Muslim rulers. Along the way, he falls in love with a Christian princess, encounters supernatural beings, and faces many challenges and obstacles.Disraeli's novel is notable for its portrayal of a Jewish hero and for its exploration of Jewish identity and history. Alroy is a complex and compelling character, torn between his loyalty to his people and his desire for power and glory. The novel also touches on themes of religion, politics, and colonialism, making it a rich and thought-provoking read.Overall, Alroy Or The Prince Of The Captivity: A Wondrous Tale is a fascinating and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on Jewish history and culture.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.

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