Alexandria A History and Guide
Alexandria A History and Guide by E.M. Forster, published by Bloomsbury USA on February 23, 2021, is a detailed exploration of the historic city of Alexandria. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. Forster, arriving in Alexandria in 1915 as a volunteer for the Red Cross, immerses himself in the city’s rich history and culture, capturing its essence through his unique perspective.
Readers will find a blend of biography, history, and travel as Forster delves into the complexities of Alexandria, a city steeped in antiquity and literary significance. The narrative intertwines 3,000 years of history with vivid descriptions of its landmarks, such as the Pharos and the legendary library, while also reflecting on his personal experiences. This work offers insights into the cultural and historical tapestry of the Middle East, particularly Egypt, making it a noteworthy addition for those interested in literary figures and historical travel narratives.
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In the autumn of 1915, in a “slightly heroic mood”, E.M. Forster arrived in Alexandria, full of lofty ideals as a volunteer for the Red Cross. Yet most of his time was spent exploring “the magic, antiquity and complexity” of the place in order to cope with living in what he saw as a “funk-hole”. With a novelist’s pen, he brings to life the fabled, romantic city of Alexander the Great, capital of Graeco-Roman Egypt, beacon of light and culture symbolised by the Pharos, where the doomed love affair of Antony and Cleopatra was played out and the greatest library the world has ever known was built. Threading 3,000 years of history with vibrant strands of literature and punctuating the narrative with his own experiences, Forster immortalised Alexandria, painting an incomparable portrait of the great city and, inadvertently, himself.
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