Marouf: The Cobbler Of Cairo, Comedy-Opera In Five Acts (1917)

By Henri Rabaud

Book Overview

Marouf: The Cobbler of Cairo is a comedy-opera in five acts written by J.C. Mardrus and originally published in 1917. The story follows Marouf, a poor cobbler in Cairo, who has a series of adventures after he is mistaken for a wealthy man. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Fatima and must navigate the challenges of their relationship. The opera is set against the backdrop of the bustling city of Cairo, with its colorful characters and vibrant culture. With its lively music and humorous plot, Marouf: The Cobbler of Cairo is a delightful work of literature that offers a glimpse into life in early 20th century Egypt.English Translation By Martia Leonard.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: 1164827839
• ISBN13: 9781164827832
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"