Donovan Pasha and some People of Egypt, Volume 2
The second volume of Donovan Pasha and some People of Egypt by Gilbert Parker continues the story of the British diplomat Sir John Donovan and his adventures in Egypt during the late 19th century. The book follows Donovan as he navigates political intrigue, romance, and cultural clashes while trying to maintain peace between Britain and Egypt. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters including Egyptian royalty, British officials, and local merchants. The novel offers a vivid portrait of life in Egypt during this tumultuous period and explores themes of imperialism, nationalism, and cultural identity.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1897 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 5 chapters · 23,972 words
First lines
His legs were like pipe-stems, his body was like a board, but he was straight enough, not unsoldierly, nor so bad to look at when his back was on you; but when he showed his face you had little pleasure in him. It seemed made of brown putty, the nose was like india-rubber, and the eyes had that dull, sullen look of a mongrel got of a fox-terrier and a bull- dog. Like this sort of mongrel also his eyes turned a brownish-red when he was excited.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Romance, Cultural
- Length: 23,972 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 418 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in Egypt and incorporates historical elements and settings relevant to the time period.
- Adventure — The narrative includes elements of exploration and adventure, typical of stories set in exotic locations.
- Drama — The book contains dramatic elements involving personal and political conflicts.
- Romance — There are romantic subplots and relationships that influence the characters' actions and decisions.
Tags
Egypt · historical fiction · colonialism · British Empire · cultural conflict · political intrigue · adventure · society · class struggle · identity · relationships · narrative
Contents
- Fielding had an Orderly
- The Eye of the Needle
- A Treaty of Peace
- At the Mercy of Tiberius
- All the World's Mad
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- The Power And The Glory (1925)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 1 (1895)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 2 (1904)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 3 (1904)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 4 (1905)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 5 (1904)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 1 (1897)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 2 (1907)
- All works by Gilbert Parker