Under The Stars And Under The Crescent V2: A Romance Of East And West (1887)

By Edwin De Leon

Book Overview

Under the Stars and Under the Crescent V2: A Romance of East and West is a novel written by Edwin De Leon and first published in 1887. The book is a love story that explores the cultural differences between the East and the West. The story follows the lives of two main characters, an American man named Jack and a Muslim woman named Zuleika, who fall in love despite their different backgrounds.The novel is set in the late 19th century and takes place in various locations around the world, including America, Europe, and the Middle East. Jack is a wealthy American businessman who travels to the Middle East for business, where he meets Zuleika, the daughter of a wealthy Muslim family. Despite their cultural differences and the disapproval of Zuleika's family, Jack and Zuleika fall deeply in love.The novel addresses themes of cultural clashes, religious differences, and the challenges of love in a society where social norms and traditions are deeply ingrained. The story is told through the perspectives of both Jack and Zuleika, providing readers with a glimpse into the thoughts and feelings of both characters as they navigate their relationship.Overall, Under the Stars and Under the Crescent V2: A Romance of East and West is a beautifully written novel that explores the complexities of love and cultural differences in a unique and captivating way. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the nuances of love and relationships in a multicultural world.In Two Volumes.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: 1166310949
• ISBN13: 9781166310943
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"