Project Gutenberg 2006-04-06 Public domain in the USA. 208 Hichens, Robert 1864 1950 Hichens, Robert Smythe Hichens, Robert S. (Robert Smythe) The Spell of Egypt Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spell_of_Egypt Produced by Dagny; John Bickers; David Widger "The Spell of Egypt" by Robert Hichens is a poetic travel narrative written during the early 20th century. The book captures the author's deep fascination with Egypt, exploring its landscapes, history, and architecture, particularly the iconic Pyramids and Sphinx. Hichens reflects on the mystical beauty of Egypt, the allure of its sun-soaked terrains, and the eternal questions raised by its ancient monuments. At the start of the narrative, the author questions the reasons behind one's journey to Egypt, implying that a longing for dreams and romance might guide visitors. The opening sets a reflective tone as Hichens recalls his return to Egypt after fourteen years, emphasizing his awe before the Pyramids as they rise against the vibrant sky. His descriptions evoke a sense of nostalgia, and he conveys a blend of personal introspection and an appreciation of the profound silence and beauty of the land, particularly in relation to the Pyramids and the Sphinx, which stand as timeless witnesses to the passage of time and human endeavor. The opening section effectively introduces readers to Hichens’ lyrical writing style and his immersive exploration of Egypt’s cultural and historical riches. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Egypt -- Antiquities Egypt -- Description and travel DT Text Egypt Category: Travel Writing 257545 2025-08-02T07:36:10.133798 text/html 257948 2021-02-26T00:55:05 text/html 158899 2025-08-02T07:36:15.116749 application/epub+zip 160936 2025-08-02T07:36:11.835744 application/epub+zip 160936 2025-08-02T07:36:10.759754 application/epub+zip 283579 2025-08-02T07:36:17.840741 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 262599 2025-08-02T07:36:14.503730 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237954 2022-09-02T09:54:51.869595 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 226981 2025-08-02T07:36:09.736800 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 226936 2016-09-24T15:18:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 226067 2006-04-06T08:03:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 226044 2006-04-06T08:04:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22191 2025-08-02T07:36:17.982713 application/rdf+xml 12092 2025-08-02T07:36:11.290765 image/jpeg 3221 2025-08-02T07:36:11.045753 image/jpeg 88329 2016-09-24T15:21:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 88133 2006-04-06T08:04:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 92253 2021-02-26T00:55:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 88094 2006-04-06T08:04:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 153437 2025-08-02T07:36:10.154786 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia