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Title: Antar: A Bedoueen Romance
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Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Antar: A Bedoueen Romance" by Terrick Hamilton is a novel written in the early 19th century that delves into the legendary life of Antar, a renowned hero of Arabian folklore. The story explores themes of love, war, and social status, focusing on the striking character of Antar, born to a noble Arab father and a black mother, who rises above the prejudices and challenges of his heritage through valor and poetic prowess. The beginning of the book introduces the epic tale of Antar, outlining his origins and the cultural backdrop of pre-Islamic Arabia, characterized by tribal conflicts and heroic deeds. Readers are introduced to Antar as a formidable warrior and poet who not only faces external foes but also struggles with his own identity and societal acceptance. The narrative conveys his legendary exploits, including a fierce battle to protect his tribe and the women he cares for, particularly his love interest, Ibla. Throughout the opening, the foundations of Antar's character are established as he navigates the complexities of loyalty, honor, and the longing for acceptance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Translator: Hamilton, Terrick, 1781-1876
EBook No.: 57857
Published: Sep 6, 2018
Downloads: 147
Language: English
Subject: Antarah ibn Shaddad, active 6th century -- Legends
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Antar: A Bedoueen Romance
Credits:
Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Antar: A Bedoueen Romance" by Terrick Hamilton is a novel written in the early 19th century that delves into the legendary life of Antar, a renowned hero of Arabian folklore. The story explores themes of love, war, and social status, focusing on the striking character of Antar, born to a noble Arab father and a black mother, who rises above the prejudices and challenges of his heritage through valor and poetic prowess. The beginning of the book introduces the epic tale of Antar, outlining his origins and the cultural backdrop of pre-Islamic Arabia, characterized by tribal conflicts and heroic deeds. Readers are introduced to Antar as a formidable warrior and poet who not only faces external foes but also struggles with his own identity and societal acceptance. The narrative conveys his legendary exploits, including a fierce battle to protect his tribe and the women he cares for, particularly his love interest, Ibla. Throughout the opening, the foundations of Antar's character are established as he navigates the complexities of loyalty, honor, and the longing for acceptance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Translator: Hamilton, Terrick, 1781-1876
EBook No.: 57857
Published: Sep 6, 2018
Downloads: 147
Language: English
Subject: Antarah ibn Shaddad, active 6th century -- Legends
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.