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The Mercy of Allah
EAN : 9791041805839
Édition papier
EAN : 9791041805839
Paru le : 30 mai 2023
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- EAN13 : 9791041805839
- Réf. éditeur : 292243
- Date Parution : 30 mai 2023
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 280
- Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:15 mm
- Poids : 366gr
- Résumé : "The Mercy of Allah" by Hilaire Belloc is a satirical narrative that follows the life of Mahmoud, a wealthy merchant in Bagdad, as he recounts his journey from poverty to affluence to his seven nephews. The story begins with Mahmoud being expelled from his father's house with a mere 100 dinars. Through a series of cunning and fortuitous events, Mahmoud's wealth grows exponentially. His adventures include stowing away on a ship, deceiving a carpet collector, and outsmarting a magistrate with counterfeit pearls. Each episode highlights Mahmoud's shrewdness and the role of divine providence in his success. Despite his questionable ethics, Mahmoud attributes his fortune to the mercy of Allah, emphasizing the unpredictability of fate and the folly of human change. The narrative is a critique of the pursuit of wealth and the moral compromises it often entails, wrapped in a humorous and engaging tale. Belloc's work is a reflection on the nature of fortune, the capriciousness of life, and the human tendency to rationalize questionable actions when they lead to success.
- Biographie : Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc (, 27 July 1870 - 16 July 1953) was a Franco-English writer and historian of the early 20th century. Belloc was also an orator, poet, sailor, satirist, writer of letters, soldier, and political activist. His Catholic faith had a strong effect on his works.
