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7474681The Life of Sir Richard Burtonhttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-life-of-sir-richard-burton-9789370846791/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/7077303/image.jpg?v=6388102447530000001919MXNZinc ReadInStock/Ebooks/<p>Wright chronicles Burtons many expeditions, including his famous journey to Mecca disguised as a Muslim pilgrim, which broke cultural and religious barriers of the time. The biography highlights Burtons fascination with diverse cultures, his proficiency in languages, and his contributions to the study of geography and anthropology. Wright also explores Burtons complex personality, marked by a mix of brilliance and controversy, as he often challenged social norms and held unorthodox views, particularly regarding sexuality and race.Additionally, the biography examines Burtons literary works, including his translations of The Arabian Nights and The Perfumed Garden, which showcased his depth of knowledge and appreciation for different cultures. Wrights portrayal of Burton emphasizes his legacy as a pioneering explorer and a figure who embodied the complexities of the Victorian era, merging scientific inquiry with a profound curiosity about the world. The book serves as a comprehensive account of a man whose life was dedicated to exploration and understanding of the unknown.</p>...7099509The Life of Sir Richard Burton1919https://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-life-of-sir-richard-burton-9789370846791/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/7077303/image.jpg?v=638810244753000000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20259789370846791_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_<p>Wright chronicles Burtons many expeditions, including his famous journey to Mecca disguised as a Muslim pilgrim, which broke cultural and religious barriers of the time. The biography highlights Burtons fascination with diverse cultures, his proficiency in languages, and his contributions to the study of geography and anthropology. Wright also explores Burtons complex personality, marked by a mix of brilliance and controversy, as he often challenged social norms and held unorthodox views, particularly regarding sexuality and race.Additionally, the biography examines Burtons literary works, including his translations of The Arabian Nights and The Perfumed Garden, which showcased his depth of knowledge and appreciation for different cultures. Wrights portrayal of Burton emphasizes his legacy as a pioneering explorer and a figure who embodied the complexities of the Victorian era, merging scientific inquiry with a profound curiosity about the world. The book serves as a comprehensive account of a man whose life was dedicated to exploration and understanding of the unknown.</p>...9789370846791_Zinc Readlibro_electonico_9789370846791_9789370846791Thomas WrightInglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/namyapress-epub-88f6adf9-0c61-48a4-8f5b-2b9fa4a6eda7.epub2025-03-18T00:00:00+00:00Zinc Read