Allah's Tent by Arthur Willis Colton
"Allah's Tent" is a novel set in the Middle East during World War I. The story follows the journey of a British officer named Captain Hume, who is tasked with leading a group of Arab tribesmen to safety after they are attacked by rival tribes. As they travel through the desert, Hume and his companions encounter various challenges and dangers, including sandstorms, bandits, and a rival tribe led by a ruthless leader named Sheikh Said. Despite these obstacles, Hume and his companions manage to reach their destination, where they are met with unexpected betrayal and danger. Throughout the novel, Colton explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the complexities of Middle Eastern culture during a time of war and upheaval.
By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Cultural · 58 words
First lines
PART I. WEST-EASTERLY MORALITIES
With fore cloth smoothed by careful hands
The night's serene pavilion stands,
And many cressets hang on high
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Allah's Tent is listed on Textopian as a short story by Arthur Willis Colton, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Arthur Willis Colton
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Cultural, Religious Fiction
- Length: 58 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book 'ALLAH'S TENT' by Arthur Willis Colton is firmly rooted in a precise and detailed historical context, telling a story that utilizes real-time and place to establish its plot and characters. The narrative draws heavily from historical events making the genre Historical Fiction most prominent.
- Adventure — The central plot involves the main characters undertaking a journey fraught with danger and excitement, which aligns perfectly with the Adventure genre.
- Cultural — Examination and depiction of a specific culture is a strong constituent of the narrative, therefore Cultural genre finds relevance here.
- Religious Fiction — The book explores aspects of faith, religion and spiritualism through its characters and story events. This suggests a clear alignment with the genre of Religious Fiction.
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Fantasy · Magic · Mystery · Adventure · Religion · Spirituality · Fiction · Novel · Literature · Book · Tent · Allah