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Vivid historical sketches and modern observations intertwine to capture the intoxicating essence and enduring legacy of Alexandria. From the ancient brilliance of the Great Lighthouse to the eccentric personalities populating its contemporary streets, the city's dual nature is masterfully exposed. The narrative glides gracefully between epochs, revealing a place where mythic past and bustling present constantly bleed into one another. Embark on an atmospheric and deeply personal tribute to one of the world's most fascinating cultural crossroads.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length2 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 8, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
15I
2I
16II
3II
17III
4III
18IV
5THE RETURN FROM SIWA
19COTTON FROM THE OUTSIDE
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6EPIPHANY
20I
7PHILO’S LITTLE TRIP
21II
8CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA
22III
9ST. ATHANASIUS
23THE DEN
10I
24BETWEEN THE SUN AND THE MOON
11II
25THE SOLITARY PLACE
12TIMOTHY THE CAT AND TIMOTHY WHITEBONNET
26THE POETRY OF C. P. CAVAFY
13THE GOD ABANDONS ANTONY
27CONCLUSION
14ELIZA IN EGYPT
28IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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