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Key	BIB36198
Reference type	Book
Title	The Book of Khalid : A Critical Edition
Author	Rihani, Ameen
Editor	Fine, Todd
Year	2016
Publisher	Syracuse University Press
Place published	Syracuse, New York
ISBN	9780815634188 (cloth alk. paper) 9780815634041 (pbk. alk. paper)
Abstract	The central theme of the novel is the attempt to reconcile the culture and values of "the West" and "the East," a universal concern in Rihani's work, and, indeed, entire approach to life. Khalid ruminates constantly on the merits and future destiny of America, which he connects to the Arab world in their own struggles with the Ottoman empire and with religious intolerance and conflict. Like Rihani himself, who synthesized two distinct cultures perhaps more than almost any other writer of the time, Khalid, having experienced America (and considered its strength and weaknesses) during his stay of several years, returns and develops a philosophy that engages the Arab public directly. He is continually frustrated with America's materialism and inconsistent pursuit of its stated ideals, but he still believes that America represents a powerful force in the world's future evolution and that the Arab world can learn from its political ideals, relative respect for religion, and embrace of science and progress. Although these expressions result in his own persecution, he emerges as a modern prophet with a combined political, cultural, and spiritual message. During his travels, the protagonist, Khalid, meets an American Baháʼí woman named Mrs. Gotfry with whom he discursively engages on questions of love and religion.
Notes	Bahá'í Faith (listed as Bahaism and Buhaism) and "Ebbas Effendi": Chapters V,-VII, X, Al Khatimah. LCCN 2015044663. Ameen Rihani ; edited and with an introduction by Todd Fine. 24 cm Originally published: New York : Dodd, Mead and Company, 1911. Includes bibliographical references (pages 501-514) and index.
Language	English
Keywords	NOVEL; LITERATURE; HUMOR; SATIRE
Number of pages	x, 530
Edition	First edition
Call number	PS3535.I65 B6 2016
Accession number	18947123

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