Publisher's Synopsis
Abdallah or The Four Leaved Shamrock is a novel written by Edouard Rene Lefebvre Laboulaye. The story is set in the early 19th century and revolves around the life of Abdallah, a young Arab boy who is orphaned at a young age and is taken in by a wealthy Frenchman, M. de Gu�����ran. Abdallah grows up in France and becomes a successful businessman, but he never forgets his Arab roots and longs to return to his homeland. The novel explores themes of identity, cultural differences, and the clash between tradition and modernity. It also delves into the complexities of relationships between people from different backgrounds and the challenges they face in understanding each other. The narrative is rich with vivid descriptions of the French countryside and the Arabian desert, and the characters are well-developed and engaging. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.1907. Contents: The Joy of the House; The Horoscope; Education; The Recognition; The New Solomon; Virtue Rewarded; Barsim; The Jew; The Well of Zobeyde; The Copper Leaf; The Gardens of Irem; The Two Brothers; The Caravan; Cafour; The Sultan of Candahar; The Attack; Abdallah; The Silver Leaf; The Secret; The Patience of Reynard; The Auction; The Arrival; Kara Shitan; Hospitality; The Golden Leaf; The Return; Leila; Vengeance; The Diamond Leaf; The Happiness of Omar; and Two Friends.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
