Project Gutenberg 2004-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 111 Parker, Gilbert 1862 1932 Parker, Horatio Gilbert Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart. Donovan Pasha, and Some People of Egypt — Volume 1 While the lamp holds out to burn -- The price of the grindstone and the drum -- The desertion of Mohammed Selim -- On the reef of Norman's woe. This eBook was produced by David Widger "Donovan Pasha and Some People of Egypt — Volume 1" by Gilbert Parker is a blend of fiction and narrative non-fiction written in the late 19th century. The book explores life in Egypt during a time of British rule, showcasing the interactions and experiences of its diverse characters, particularly through the lens of Dicky Donovan, a central figure. Themes of colonialism, social dynamics, and human struggles against a backdrop of cultural richness emerge as the stories unfold. The opening portion introduces readers to the characters and setting, particularly focusing on the relationship between Fielding Bey and Donovan Pasha as they navigate the complexities of Egyptian society. The narrative hints at Fielding's distaste for visiting the disreputable town of Hasha, revealing his apprehensions through Dicky's observations and their discussions. As the plot thickens, the impact of their duties and the lives of those they come into contact with, including an English outcast known as the Lost One, highlights the moral dilemmas faced by the British officials. This initial glimpse into the intertwined lives set against the Nile's backdrop evokes a vivid picture of the struggles, contradictions, and undertones of hope in a foreign land. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories Egypt -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 159890 2025-08-03T07:06:22.863752 text/html 159711 2025-01-09T22:23:41.688725 text/html 146564 2025-08-03T07:06:28.815725 application/epub+zip 147455 2025-08-03T07:06:25.919764 application/epub+zip 125406 2025-08-03T07:06:24.799779 application/epub+zip 318181 2025-08-03T07:06:30.965743 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 304304 2025-08-03T07:06:28.132799 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 264945 2022-09-03T10:59:53.278590 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 141599 2025-08-03T07:06:22.607778 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 136611 2020-12-29T13:40:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17663 2025-08-03T07:06:31.088728 application/rdf+xml 18202 2025-08-03T07:06:25.305745 image/jpeg 3968 2025-08-03T07:06:25.052750 image/jpeg 54704 2020-12-29T13:40:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 146713 2025-08-03T07:06:22.876753 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