Author |
Meredith, George, 1828-1909 |
Title |
The Shaving of Shagpat; an Arabian entertainment — Volume 3
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Note |
Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
This etext was produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger
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Summary |
"The Shaving of Shagpat; an Arabian entertainment — Volume 3" by George Meredith is a fantastical novel written during the late 19th century. The book transports readers into a whimsical, Arabian-inspired world through the adventures of its main character, Shibli Bagarag. He embarks on a quest filled with enchanting elements, including magical beings, beautiful princesses, and perilous challenges, leading to a central theme revolving around love and bravery. The opening of the novel introduces Shibli Bagarag's romantic pursuit of Noorna bin Noorka amid a backdrop of mysterious trials and supernatural encounters. In a dramatic scene, Shibli saves Princess Goorelka from drowning, only to find himself entangled in a magical rivalry involving the Genie Karaz. As he grapples with powerful enchantments and bizarre transformations, his loyalty to Noorna is tested. The reader is quickly immersed in this rich narrative as Shibli navigates through layers of magic and deception, all while trying to reclaim his beloved and confront the looming menace of Shagpat, a figure of peculiar power in this exotic realm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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Subject |
Fantasy fiction, English
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Subject |
Arab countries -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
4403 |
Release Date |
Sep 1, 2003 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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