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The Valley of the Kings

By Marmaduke William Pickthall
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A lively narrative follows a young dragoman whose sudden favour with a distinguished foreign visitor raises his standing at home and sparks rivalry among his fellows. Set amid sunlit streets, ruined cloisters, bathhouses and desert excavations, the work moves between taverns and mission-houses to observe the commerce of travel, cultural collisions and local ambitions. Episodes blend humour and social observation with moments of reverence and resentment, portraying family tensions, the manoeuvrings of rivals and the small triumphs and humiliations of everyday life in a town shaped by antiquity and foreign presence.

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Marmaduke William Pickthall

Marmaduke William Pickthall was a British author, translator, and journalist known for his works that explore Islamic culture and the Middle East. He gained prominence in the early 20th century, particularly with his book "The House of Islâm," which provides insights into Islamic beliefs and practices. Pickthall's experiences in Palestine and Syria during the 1890s inspired his travel writings, notably "Oriental Encounters: Palestine and Syria, 1894-6." His literary contributions reflect a deep engagement with the themes of identity and cultural understanding, making him a significant figure in the discourse on East-West relations.

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