The Son Of A Prophet (1893)

By George Anson Jackson

Book Overview

""The Son of a Prophet"" is a novel written by George Anson Jackson and published in 1893. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Omar, who is the son of a prophet. Omar is raised in a strict Islamic community and is expected to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming a prophet himself. However, Omar is torn between his religious duties and his desire to explore the world beyond his community.As he grows older, Omar becomes increasingly disillusioned with the rigid beliefs of his community and begins to question the teachings of his father. He becomes fascinated with the Western world and starts to study their culture and religion.The novel explores themes of religion, tradition, and modernity, as well as the clash between Eastern and Western cultures. It also delves into the struggles of a young man trying to find his place in the world and reconcile his beliefs with his desire for personal freedom.Overall, ""The Son of a Prophet"" is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the intersection of religion and culture in the late 19th century.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: 1104785587
• ISBN13: 9781104785581
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"