Publisher's Synopsis
The Young Moor: Or Fortunes Of A Foundling is a novel written by Eugene Scribe and first published in 1848. The story follows the life of a young boy named Ali, who is abandoned as a baby and left to be raised by a group of Moors in Algeria. As he grows up, Ali learns about his heritage and begins to question his place in the world.As he sets out on a journey to discover his true identity, Ali encounters a variety of characters and experiences many adventures along the way. He meets a wealthy Frenchman who takes him under his wing and teaches him about the ways of the world, as well as a group of bandits who try to rob him.Throughout the novel, Ali is torn between his loyalty to the Moors who raised him and his desire to embrace his French heritage. He must also navigate the complex relationships between the French colonizers and the native Algerians, which are fraught with tension and conflict.The Young Moor: Or Fortunes Of A Foundling is a gripping tale of adventure, self-discovery, and the search for identity. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of Algeria in the mid-19th century, and explores themes of race, class, and belonging that are still relevant today.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.
