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Memoirs of an Arabian Princess

Memoirs of an Arabian Princess

Ruete, Emily
Strachey, Lionel

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ISBN10: 1605207438
ISBN13: 9781605207438
Publisher: Cosimo Classics
Published: Nov 1 2009
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.69 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
One of the most fascinating works to fall into obscurity almost immediately after its initial publication, this 1886 autobiography by EMILY RUETE (1844-1924)-born in Zanzibar as Salamah bint Said, a princess of that realm as well as of Oman-offers a surprising perspective on the experiences of women in the Arab world in the later 19th century. Translated by LIONEL STRACHEY (1864-1927) from the original Germany-Ruete settled in Europe after becoming a Christian-and first brought to readers of English in 1907-it gives us an intimate view on: - life in an Arabian household - the Arab love affair with horses - divorce in the East - ceremonies for newborn babies - female fashions in Arabia - the social position of women in the East - Muslin festivals - the author's escape to Europe - and much more. In this era of renewed contention between East and West, this captivating book allows us a new historical outlook on a still-secretive culture.

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