Discussion: Passage to Egypt: The Life of Lucie Duff Gordon

Author: Katherine Frank

Description: Passage to Egypt by Katherine Frank explores the life of Lucie Duff Gordon, a Victorian travel writer, socialite, and translator. The book delves into Gordon’s experiences in Egypt during the late 19th century, capturing her personal reflections, intellectual pursuits, and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated society. Frank highlights Gordon’s role as a pioneer in travel literature and her impact on the cultural exchange between East and West.

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