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Alamut (Scala Translation)
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Alamut Takes Place In 11Th Century Persia, In The Fortress Of Alamut, Where Selfproclaimed Prophet Hasan Ibn Sabbah Is Setting Up His Mad But Brilliant Plan To Rule The Region With A Handful Of Elite Fighters Who Are To Become His Living Daggers. By Creating A Virtual Paradise At Alamut, Filled With Beautiful Women, Lush Gardens, Wine And Hashish, Sabbah Is Able To Convince His Young Fighters That They Can Reach Paradise If They Follow His Commands. With Parallels To Osama Bin Laden, Alamut Tells The Story Of How Sabbah Was Able To Instill Fear Into The Ruling Class By Creating A Small Army Of Devotees Who Were Willing To Kill, And Be Killed, In Order To Achieve Paradise. Believing In The Supreme Ismaili Motto Nothing Is True, Everything Is Permitted, Sabbah Wanted To Experiment With How Far He Could Manipulate Religious Devotion For His Own Political Gain Through Appealing To What He Called The Stupidity And Gullibility Of People And Their Passion For Pleasure And Selfish Desires.The Novel Focuses On Sabbah As He Unveils His Plan To His Inner Circle, And On Two Of His Young Followers The Beautiful Slave Girl Halima, Who Has Come To Alamut To Join Sabbah'S Paradise On Earth, And Young Ibn Tahir, Sabbah'S Most Gifted Fighter. As Both Halima And Ibn Tahir Become Disillusioned With Sabbah'S Vision, Their Lives Take Unexpected Turns.Alamut Was Originally Written In 1938 As An Allegory To Mussolini'S Fascist State. In The 1960'S It Became A Cult Favorite Throughout Tito'S Yugoslavia, And In The 1990S, During The Balkan'S War, It Was Read As An Allegory Of The Region'S Strife And Became A Bestseller In Germany, France And Spain. Following The Attacks Of September 11, 2001, The Book Once Again Took On A New Life, Selling More Than 20,000 Copies In A New Slovenian Edition, And Being Translated Around The World In More Than 19 Languages. This Edition, Translated By Michael Biggins, In The Firstever English Translation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Alamut'? A: 'Alamut' explores themes of power, manipulation, and the nature of belief through the story of Hasan ibn Sabbah, who uses religious devotion to control his followers.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Alamut'? A: The author of 'Alamut' is Vladimir Bartol, a Slovenian writer known for his thought-provoking narratives.
- Q: What historical events does 'Alamut' relate to? A: 'Alamut' is an allegory that reflects on Mussolini's fascist state and, later, the Balkan strife during the 1990s, making it relevant in various historical contexts.
- Q: What is the setting of the novel 'Alamut'? A: 'Alamut' is set in 11th Century Persia, primarily in the fortress of Alamut, where the protagonist Hasan ibn Sabbah devises his plan.
- Q: How many pages does 'Alamut' have? A: 'Alamut' contains 400 pages, providing a comprehensive narrative that delves deeply into its themes.
- Q: What is the format of this edition of 'Alamut'? A: This edition of 'Alamut' is available in paperback format, making it easy to read and handle.
- Q: When was 'Alamut' first published in English? A: 'Alamut' was first published in English in 2007, translated by Michael Biggins, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- Q: Is 'Alamut' suitable for readers interested in historical fiction? A: 'Alamut' is well-suited for readers interested in historical fiction, as it intertwines real historical contexts with philosophical ideas.
- Q: What type of readers would enjoy 'Alamut'? A: 'Alamut' would appeal to readers who enjoy thought-provoking literature, historical narratives, and stories that delve into the complexities of faith and power.
- Q: What are the key characters in 'Alamut'? A: Key characters in 'Alamut' include Hasan ibn Sabbah, the protagonist; Halima, a beautiful slave girl; and ibn Tahir, Sabbah's gifted fighter, each contributing to the narrative's exploration of loyalty and disillusionment.