Alia

By Hugh E.P. Platt

Book Overview

Alia is a novel written by Hugh Edward Pigott Platt and published in 1904. The story is set in Algeria during the early 20th century and follows the life of a young French woman named Alia. Alia is a spirited and independent character who defies the expectations of her conservative family and society by pursuing her own dreams and desires.The novel explores themes of cultural identity, colonialism, and gender roles as Alia navigates the complexities of living in a foreign land. She falls in love with a young Algerian man named Rachid, which leads to conflict with her family and challenges her own beliefs about love and loyalty.As the story unfolds, Alia must confront her own prejudices and the realities of life in Algeria, including the oppression of the local population by the French colonial authorities. Through her experiences, she learns to appreciate the beauty and complexity of Algerian culture and to question the assumptions of her own society.Overall, Alia is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a nuanced portrait of life in Algeria during a tumultuous period of history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of colonialism, cultural identity, and the human experience.This Book Is In English And In Portuguese.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: 1160297614
• ISBN13: 9781160297615
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"