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Title:
Hoe ik een week te Fez doorbracht
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1908
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/
Summary: "Hoe ik een week te Fez doorbracht" by Jean Marlys is a travel account written in the early 20th century. The book captures the author's experiences and observations during a week spent in the historic Moroccan city of Fez. It delves into the rich cultural and architectural intricacies of the city, showcasing its Islamic heritage and unique social dynamics. In this narrative, the author embarks on a reflective journey through Fez, offering vivid descriptions of its striking landscapes, bustling markets, and the intricate lives of its inhabitants. The text intertwines personal anecdotes with broader social commentary, exploring the complexities of relationships between different cultural and religious groups within the city. Characters such as the local guide Mansoer and fellow residents are portrayed against the backdrop of Fez's historical significance, highlighted by the author's contemplation of identity and belonging as a Christian in a predominantly Muslim environment. Overall, the book serves as a rich tapestry of cultural immersion, highlighting both the beauty and challenges of navigating life in a city steeped in tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Marlys, Jean
EBook No.: 22491
Published: Sep 2, 2007
Downloads: 70
Language: Dutch
Subject: Fès (Morocco) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Hoe ik een week te Fez doorbracht
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1908
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/
Summary: "Hoe ik een week te Fez doorbracht" by Jean Marlys is a travel account written in the early 20th century. The book captures the author's experiences and observations during a week spent in the historic Moroccan city of Fez. It delves into the rich cultural and architectural intricacies of the city, showcasing its Islamic heritage and unique social dynamics. In this narrative, the author embarks on a reflective journey through Fez, offering vivid descriptions of its striking landscapes, bustling markets, and the intricate lives of its inhabitants. The text intertwines personal anecdotes with broader social commentary, exploring the complexities of relationships between different cultural and religious groups within the city. Characters such as the local guide Mansoer and fellow residents are portrayed against the backdrop of Fez's historical significance, highlighted by the author's contemplation of identity and belonging as a Christian in a predominantly Muslim environment. Overall, the book serves as a rich tapestry of cultural immersion, highlighting both the beauty and challenges of navigating life in a city steeped in tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Marlys, Jean
EBook No.: 22491
Published: Sep 2, 2007
Downloads: 70
Language: Dutch
Subject: Fès (Morocco) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.