From the Arabic by George Borrow
From the Arabic is a collection of stories by George Borrow, a 19th-century English writer and traveler. The stories are based on Borrow's travels in the Middle East and North Africa, and they explore the culture and customs of the region. The stories are written in a vivid and engaging style, and they provide a unique insight into the lives of the people of the region. The stories range from humorous anecdotes to tales of adventure and romance, and they provide a fascinating glimpse into a world that is often overlooked in Western literature.
By George Borrow · First published 1914 · Genre: Travel Writing, Biography, Historical Fiction · 34 words
First lines
O thou who fain would'st wisdom gain, Live night and day untired; For by repeated toil and pain It is alone acquired.
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From the Arabic is listed on Textopian as a poem by George Borrow, dated 1914 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Travel Writing, Biography, Historical Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 34 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Travel Writing — The book is a travelogue of George Borrow's journey through the Middle East, and his experiences with the people and cultures he encountered.
- Biography — The book is a memoir of George Borrow's life and experiences in the Middle East.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 19th century and is based on real events and people.
- Adventure — The book follows George Borrow's adventures in the Middle East, and his encounters with various cultures and people.
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Ballads · Poetry · acquired · alone · day · fain · gain · live · night · pain · repeated · st