The Tour
Автор:
Louis CouperusЖанр:
Дата добавления:
2025-04-03Язык книги:
EnglishКол-во страниц:
49
Description
In ancient Egypt, the immensely wealthy Roman Publuis Sabinus Lucius embarks on a journey through Egypt, traveling up the Nile from Alexandria to Memphis, past the Sphinx and the pyramids of Giza, and eventually beyond the cataracts to Ethiopia. His large entourage includes, among others, his uncle Catullus, who lives off his nephew’s fortune; his slave and tutor Thrasyllus; the young African slave Tarra; and the Greek slave Cora. Cora is secretly in love with Lucius, but he does not return her affection. The group is led through Egypt by the guides Ghizla and Kaleb, who never miss an opportunity to fleece their foreign guests.
The reason for Lucius’ journey is his attempt to cope with the loss of his beloved, the Greek slave Ilia. Ilia...
