Andre Aciman - Out of Egypt

Written by André Aciman. Themes include Biography & Autobiography, Cultural, Ethnic & Regional, Arab & Middle Eastern, Personal Memoirs, History.

Set in Alexandria, this classic and much-loved memoir chronicles the exploits of Andre Aciman's colourful Sephardic Jewish family from its arrival in Egypt at the turn of the century to its forced departure three generations later. Aciman tells a story of childhood innocence, of intricate family life and the pain of exile from a place one loves. Elegant, beautifully-written, moving and witty, Out of Egypt bridges cultures and generations and provides a moving portrait of a by-gone world.

Format: Paperback

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