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The Orientalist: Solving The Mystery Of A Strange And Dangerous Life
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Part History, Part Cultural Biography, And Part Literary Mystery, The Orientalist Traces The Life Of Lev Nussimbaum, A Jew Who Transformed Himself Into A Muslim Prince And Became A Bestselling Author In Nazi Germany.Born In 1905 To A Wealthy Family In The Oilboom City Of Baku, At The Edge Of The Czarist Empire, Lev Escaped The Russian Revolution In A Camel Caravan. He Found Refuge In Germany, Where, Writing Under The Names Essad Bey And Kurban Said, His Remarkable Books About Islam, Desert Adventures, And Global Revolution, Became Celebrated Across Fascist Europe. His Enduring Masterpiece, Ali And Ninoa Story Of Love Across Ethnic And Religious Boundaries, Published On The Eve Of The Holocaustis Still In Print Today.But Levs Life Grew Wilder Than His Wildest Stories. He Married An International Heiress Who Had No Idea Of His True Identityuntil She Divorced Him In A Tabloid Scandal. His Closest Friend In New York, George Sylvester Viereckalso A Friend Of Both Freuds And Einsteinswas Arrested As The Leading Nazi Agent In The United States. Lev Was Invited To Be Mussolinis Official Biographeruntil The Fascists Discovered His True Identity. Under House Arrest In The Amalfi Cliff Town Of Positano, Lev Wrote His Last Bookdiscovered In A Half A Dozen Notebooks Never Before Read By Anyonehelped By A Mysterious Halfgerman Salon Hostess, An Algerian Weaponssmuggler, And The Poet Ezra Pound.Tom Reiss Spent Five Years Tracking Down Secret Police Records, Love Letters, Diaries, And The Deathbed Notebooks. Beginning With A Yearlong Investigation For The New Yorker, He Pursued Levs Story Across Ten Countries And Found Himself Caught Up In Encounters As Dramatic And Surreal, And Sometimes As Heartbreaking, As His Subjects Life. Reisss Quest For The Truth Buffets Him From One Weird Character To The Next: From The Last Heir Of The Ottoman Throne To A Rock Operacomposing Baroness In An Austrian Castle, To An Aging Starlet In A Hollywood Bungalow Full Of Cats And Turtles.As He Tracks Down The Pieces Of Lev Nussimbaums Deliberately Obscured Life, Reiss Discovers A Series Of Shadowy Worldsof European Panislamists, Nihilist Assassins, Antinazi Book Smugglers, Baku Oil Barons, Jewish Orientaliststhat Have Also Been Forgotten. The Result Is A Thoroughly Unexpected Picture Of The Twentieth Centuryof The Origins Of Our Ideas About Race And Religious Selfdefinition, And Of The Roots Of Modern Fanaticism And Terrorism. Written With Grace And Infused With Wonder, The Orientalist Is An Astonishing Book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Orientalist'? A: 'The Orientalist' explores the complex life of Lev Nussimbaum, a Jewish author who reinvented himself as a Muslim prince in Nazi Germany, highlighting themes of identity, culture, and the impact of historical events on personal narratives.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Orientalist'? A: The author of 'The Orientalist' is Tom Reiss, who spent years researching Lev Nussimbaum's life to uncover the truth behind his fascinating story.
- Q: What is the length of 'The Orientalist'? A: 'The Orientalist' consists of 464 pages, making it a comprehensive exploration of Lev Nussimbaum's life and the historical context surrounding it.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Orientalist' have? A: 'The Orientalist' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a classic appearance for readers.
- Q: When was 'The Orientalist' first published? A: 'The Orientalist' was first published on February 15, 2005, marking its entry into the literary world.
- Q: Is 'The Orientalist' a fiction or non-fiction book? A: 'The Orientalist' is a non-fiction book that combines elements of history, biography, and literary analysis to portray Lev Nussimbaum's life.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Orientalist' is categorized as a new book, ensuring that readers receive a pristine copy for their collection.
- Q: What kind of readers would enjoy 'The Orientalist'? A: 'The Orientalist' is ideal for readers interested in history, cultural studies, and biographies, particularly those exploring themes of identity and cultural transformation.
- Q: Are there any notable features of 'The Orientalist'? A: One notable feature of 'The Orientalist' is its in-depth research, which includes secret police records, diaries, and love letters that enrich the narrative and provide a deeper understanding of Lev Nussimbaum's life.
- Q: Can I find 'The Orientalist' in other formats? A: While this listing is for the hardcover edition of 'The Orientalist', it may also be available in other formats such as paperback or e-book, depending on retailer offerings.