The Slave: A Romance

By Robert Smythe Hichens

Book Overview

The Slave: A Romance is a novel written by Robert S. Hichens. The story is set in Egypt during the late 19th century and revolves around the life of an Englishman named David Rossi. David is a successful artist who travels to Egypt to study the art and culture of the country. While he is there, he meets a young girl named Ameera who is sold into slavery by her father. David is immediately drawn to Ameera and decides to buy her freedom. However, their relationship becomes complicated when Ameera falls in love with David and he begins to question his own feelings for her. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of relationships across cultural boundaries. It also delves into the issue of slavery and the exploitation of women in the Middle East during that time period. The Slave: A Romance is a gripping tale that offers a unique perspective on the cultural clash between the East and the West.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: 1163293016
• ISBN13: 9781163293010
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 626 Pages
• Weight: 1.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"