A Message From Mesopotamia (1917)

By Arthur Lawley

Book Overview

A Message From Mesopotamia is a novel written by Arthur Lawley and published in 1917. The story is set in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) during World War I and follows the adventures of a British soldier named Captain Richard Llwellyn. Llwellyn is tasked with delivering a message to a remote outpost in the desert, where he encounters various obstacles and dangers along the way. He is accompanied by a group of soldiers and local guides, including a Bedouin tribesman named Ali. As they journey deeper into the desert, Llwellyn begins to question the purpose of the war and the morality of the British presence in Mesopotamia. He also develops a romantic relationship with a local woman named Zuleika. The novel explores themes of imperialism, cultural clashes, and the human cost of war. It is considered a classic of early 20th-century literature and has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the Mesopotamian landscape and its nuanced portrayal of the relationships between the British soldiers and the local people.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166442691
• ISBN13: 9781166442699
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"