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Askaros Kassis, The Copt: A Romance Of Modern Egypt (1869)

Askaros Kassis, The Copt: A Romance Of Modern Egypt (1869)

de Leon, Edwin

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Fiction AnthologiesEgypt

ISBN10: 1164201379
ISBN13: 9781164201373
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 470
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Askaros Kassis, The Copt: A Romance Of Modern Egypt is a novel written by Edwin De Leon and published in 1869. The story is set in Egypt during the late 19th century and follows the life of Askaros Kassis, a young Coptic Christian who is struggling to find his place in a rapidly changing society.As a member of a minority religious group, Askaros faces discrimination and persecution from both Muslims and Christians. Despite this, he remains committed to his faith and his community, and he becomes involved in the political and social movements of the time.The novel explores themes of identity, religion, and politics, and it offers a vivid portrayal of life in Egypt during a period of significant social and cultural transformation. Through the character of Askaros, De Leon provides a nuanced and complex view of Egyptian society, highlighting both its strengths and its flaws.Overall, Askaros Kassis, The Copt is a fascinating and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in Egyptian history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Middle East, as well as those who enjoy historical fiction and romance novels.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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