La favorita del Mahdi by Emilio Salgari
"La favorita del Mahdi" by Emilio Salgari is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the Sudanese uprisings in the late 19th century, the story revolves around Abd-el-Kerim, an Egyptian officer, who finds himself torn between his love for the beautiful Elenka and his growing attraction to Fathma, a captivating dancer. The narrative is expected to delve into themes of love, loyalty, and cultural conflict
during a tumultuous time. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a vibrant scene near the Bahr-el-Abiad river in Sudan, where various ethnic groups are bustling about in the village of Machmudiech. The main character, Abd-el-Kerim, is searching for his friend, the Greek lieutenant Notis Cayma, while navigating through a lively environment filled with local sounds and sights. As discussions ensue among the characters about love and the dangers posed by the rising Mahdist forces, Abd-el-Kerim's feelings for Elenka and the enchanting Fathma become central to the unfolding drama, hinting at romantic tensions and impending conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Salgari, Emilio, 1862-1911 |
|---|---|
| Title | La favorita del Mahdi |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_favorita_del_Mahdi |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense - Milano) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Mahdi, Muhammad Ahmad, 1848-1885 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25180 |
| Release Date | Apr 26, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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