The Spell of Egypt
Gelesen von Sibella Denton
Robert Smythe Hichens
(4,7 Sterne; 10 Bewertungen)
The author, a British journalist and novelist, is interested in the feel of the places he visits. He describes at length a visit he has made to Egypt, with emphasis on the emotional response the places generate. (summary by Sibella) (4 hr 3 min)
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Good, but limited, book
Timothy Ferguson
(4 Sterne)
The author focuses on the feel of places, not their appearance or history. So the book has an odd tone. Pleasant if that's what you are looking for, but lacking meatiness if you are wanting more history.
(5 Sterne)
A wonderful reader and a very interesting travel text.