Askaros Kassis, The Copt: A Romance Of Modern Egypt (1869)

""Askaros Kassis, The Copt: A Romance Of Modern Egypt"" is a novel written by Edwin De Leon in 1869. The story is set in Egypt during the 19th century and follows the life of Askaros Kassis, a Coptic Christian who is struggling to find his place in a society that is dominated by Muslims. Askaros is a young man who is deeply in love with his cousin, Zora, but their relationship is forbidden due to their different religions. Despite this, Askaros continues to pursue Zora and becomes involved in the political and social issues of Egypt at the time. The novel explores themes of love, religion, and politics as Askaros navigates his way through a society that is undergoing significant change. The book also touches on the tensions between Christians and Muslims in Egypt and the challenges faced by those who do not conform to societal norms. Overall, ""Askaros Kassis, The Copt: A Romance Of Modern Egypt"" is a captivating novel that provides a unique insight into the social and political issues of Egypt during the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Egyptian history, culture, and literature.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.