The Songs of an Egyptian Peasant: Collected and Translated Into German (1904)

The Songs of an Egyptian Peasant: Collected and Translated into German is a book by Heinrich Schaefer, first published in 1904. The book is a collection of songs that were sung by an Egyptian peasant named Ahmad al-Shaykh. The songs were collected by Schaefer during his travels in Egypt and were translated into German. The book provides a rare glimpse into the life and culture of rural Egypt during the early 20th century. The songs cover a wide range of topics, including love, religion, and social issues. They are written in colloquial Egyptian Arabic and provide a unique insight into the language and dialects of the region.Schaefer's translations are accompanied by detailed notes and commentary, providing context and analysis of the songs. The book also includes an introduction that provides background information on the peasant culture of Egypt and the role of music in their daily lives.Overall, The Songs of an Egyptian Peasant is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Egypt, particularly the lives of rural peasants during the early 20th century.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.