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The Adventures Of Hajji Baba In Turkey, Persia, And Russia (1855)

The Adventures Of Hajji Baba In Turkey, Persia, And Russia (1855)

Morier, James

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ISBN10: 1104476932
ISBN13: 9781104476939
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 452
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.91 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Adventures of Hajji Baba in Turkey, Persia, and Russia is a novel written by James Morier and published in 1855. The book follows the story of Hajji Baba, a Persian barber who sets out on a series of adventures throughout the Middle East and Russia. The novel is a satirical and humorous take on the cultural differences and political tensions between the East and the West during the 19th century. Hajji Baba's journey begins in his hometown of Isfahan, where he is trained as a barber and learns about the customs and traditions of Persian society. He then travels to Constantinople, where he becomes embroiled in a series of political intrigues and romantic entanglements. From there, he travels to Russia, where he encounters a variety of eccentric characters and experiences the harsh realities of life in a foreign land. Throughout the novel, Morier uses Hajji Baba's adventures to comment on the cultural and political tensions between the East and the West. He also uses the character of Hajji Baba to satirize the hypocrisy and corruption of Persian society, as well as the arrogance and ignorance of Westerners who seek to impose their values on other cultures. Overall, The Adventures of Hajji Baba in Turkey, Persia, and Russia is a witty and entertaining novel that provides valuable insights into the cultural and political landscape of the Middle East and Russia during the 19th century.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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