Bøger af Ameen Fares Rihani

With supreme indifference to the classic Arabic proem, he begins by saying that his Book is neither a Memoir nor an Autobiography, neither a Journal nor a Confession. "Orientals," says he, "seldom adventure into that region of fancy and fabrication so alluring to European and American writers; for, like the eyes of huris, our vanity is soft and demure. This then is a book of travels in an impalpable country, an enchanted country, from which we have all risen, and towards which we are still rising. It is, as it were, the chart and history of one little kingdom of the Soul, --the Soul of a philosopher, poet and criminal. I am all three, I swear, for I have lived both the wild and the social life. And I have thirsted in the desert, and I have thirsted in the city: the springs of the former were dry; the water in the latter was frozen in the pipes. That is why, to save my life, I had to be an incendiary at times, and at others a footpad. And whether on the streets of knowledge, or in the open courts of love, or in the parks of freedom, or in the cellars and garrets of thought and devotion, the only saki that would give me a drink without the asking was he who called himself Patience.... "And so, the Book of Khalid was written. It is the only one I wrote in this world, having made, as I said, a brief sojourn in its civilised parts.

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The Descent of Bolshevism is a historical and political work written by Ameen Fares Rihani in 1920. The book provides an analysis of the Bolshevik movement in Russia and its impact on the world. Rihani explores the origins of Bolshevism, its ideology, and its rise to power in Russia. He also examines the events leading up to the Bolshevik Revolution and the subsequent establishment of the Soviet Union. Rihani's work is critical of Bolshevism, and he argues that it is a dangerous and destructive force that threatens the stability of the world. He highlights the violence and repression that characterized the Bolshevik regime and its impact on the Russian people. The author also examines the international implications of Bolshevism, including its influence on other revolutionary movements around the world. Overall, The Descent of Bolshevism is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of one of the most significant political movements of the 20th century. It provides a valuable historical perspective on the origins and impact of Bolshevism, and its relevance to contemporary political debates.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.

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