Out of Egypt
Out of Egypt by André Aciman is a memoir published by Faber & Faber in 2019, featuring 415 pages in English. This edition chronicles the experiences of Aciman’s Sephardic Jewish family, detailing their arrival in Egypt at the turn of the century and their eventual forced departure three generations later. The narrative captures themes of childhood innocence, complex family dynamics, and the emotional turmoil of exile from a cherished homeland.
Readers will find a richly woven account that bridges cultures and generations, offering insights into the customs and traditions of a bygone world. Aciman’s elegant prose combines humor and poignancy, reflecting on the history and social fabric of his family’s life in Alexandria. This memoir serves as a personal exploration of identity and belonging, inviting readers to engage with the intricacies of cultural heritage and the impact of displacement.
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Set in Alexandria, this classic and much-loved memoir chronicles the exploits of Andre Aciman’s colourful Sephardic Jewish family from its arrival in Egypt at the turn of the century to its forced departure three generations later. Aciman tells a story of childhood innocence, of intricate family life and the pain of exile from a place one loves. Elegant, beautifully-written, moving and witty, Out of Egypt bridges cultures and generations and provides a moving portrait of a by-gone world.
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