Death. from the Arabic by George Borrow
The novel Death from the Arabic by George Borrow tells the story of a young man who travels to Morocco in search of adventure and knowledge. He becomes entangled in a web of intrigue and danger as he tries to uncover the secrets of an ancient manuscript. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful princess and a mysterious sorcerer. The novel is a thrilling adventure that explores themes of love, betrayal, and the power of knowledge.
By George Borrow · First published 1842 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Religious · 163 words
First lines
Grim Death in his shroud swatheth mortals each hour, / Yet little we reck of what's hanging us o'er; / O would on the world that ye laid not such stress, / That its baubles ye lov'd not, so gaudy and poor; / O where are the friends we were wont to caress, / And where are the lov'd ones who dwelt on our floor?
They have drank of the goblet of death's bitterness, / And have gone to the deep, to return never more; / Their mansions bewail them in tears and distress; / Yet has paradise lovelier mansions in store; / Of the worth of the plume the dove strips from its dress / Were their views, save in memory heaven they bore.
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential questions about life, death, and the afterlife, which are central to philosophical inquiry.
- Religious — References to paradise and the afterlife suggest religious themes and considerations.
- Elegy — The lamentation of lost friends and loved ones aligns with the traditional elements of an elegy.
Tags
Arabic literature · translation · death · philosophy · cultural exploration · religion · mortality · existentialism · historical context · poetry · narrative · spirituality
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Death. from the Arabic is listed on Textopian as a short story by George Borrow, dated 1842 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1842 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Religious, Elegy
- Length: 163 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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