Donovan Pasha and Some People of Egypt: The Works of Gilbert Parker

By Gilbert Parker

Book Overview

Donovan Pasha and Some People of Egypt is a book by Canadian author Gilbert Parker. It is a collection of short stories that are set in Egypt during the late 19th century. The book features the character of Donovan Pasha, a British official who is tasked with maintaining order in the country. Through his encounters with various people, including Bedouins, peasants, and members of the Egyptian elite, Pasha gains a deeper understanding of the complex social and political dynamics of the region. The stories are rich in detail and provide a vivid portrait of life in Egypt during this time period. Parker's writing is praised for its ability to capture the nuances of human behavior and for its evocative descriptions of the Egyptian landscape. Overall, Donovan Pasha and Some People of Egypt is a compelling and insightful work of fiction that offers a unique perspective on a fascinating period in history.1913. Part Fourteen of Eighteen Volumes. Gilbert, Canadian-born novelist and politician, his literary reputation lies primarily on his earlier descriptive, dramatic and historic Canadian stories. He moved to England in 1889 and later served in Parliament. Parker explains that in this edition of his work, each volume will have a special introduction setting forth, as far as possible, the relation of each work to the author, to its companion works, and to the scheme of his literary life. A collection of stories based on Parker's travels to Egypt. Contents: While the Lamp Holds Out to Burn; The Price of the Grindstone-and the Drum; The Desertion of Mahommed Selim; On the Reef of Norman's Woe; Fielding had an Orderly; The Eye of the Needle; A Treaty of Peace; At the Mercy of Tiberius; All the World's Mad; The Man at the Wheel; A Tyrant and a Lady; A Young Lion of Dedan; He Would Not Be Denied; The Flower of the Flock; and The Light of Other Days. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 141790996X
• ISBN13: 9781417909964
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"