The Tragedy of the Korosko, by Arthur Conan Doyle
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The public may possibly wonder why it is that they have never heard in the papers of the fate of the passengers of the Korosko. In these days of universal press agencies, responsive to the slightest stimulus, it may well seem incredible that an international incident of such importance should remain so long unchronicled. Suffice it that there were very valid reasons, both of a personal and of a political nature, for holding it back.
The Tragedy of the Korosko, by Arthur Conan Doyle - Published on: 2015-05-14
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .20" w x 6.00" l, .28 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 88 pages
The Tragedy of the Korosko, by Arthur Conan Doyle From the Publisher Hesperus Press, as suggested by their Latin motto, Et remotissima prope, is dedicated to bringing near what is far—far both in space and time. Works by illustrious authors, often unjustly neglected or simply little known in the English–speaking world, are made accessible through a completely fresh editorial approach and new translations. Through these short classic works, which feature forewords by leading contemporary authors, the modern reader will be introduced to the greatest writers of Europe and America. An elegantly designed series of genuine rediscoveries.
About the Author Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a Scottish physician and prolific writer most renowned for his ingenious Sherlock Holmes detective stories A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, The Valley of Fear, His Last Bow, and The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes. His collected body of work includes science fiction stories, historical novels, plays, romances, poetry, and nonfiction. Conan Doyle was knighted by King Edward VII in 1902 after writing a widely acclaimed pamphlet defending the British position in the Boer War.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful. What's old is new again By Jason Jesseph An excellent read! Published in 1898 this novel tells the story of a small group of western tourists on holiday in northern africa. Taken hostage by a nomadic tribe of arab muslims, these westerners are faced with the stark choice of conversion to Islam or death. A facinating commentary on the cultural divide between western Christianity and eastern Islam with an insightful dialouge around the "white man's burden" as only the English could tell it.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. The only thing that's changed is the Englishmen By Agim Zabeli Light stuff but worth reading. I'm happy I spent my time with this (I read the free Kindle version) rather than anything I might have picked up from the paperback bestseller rack at the grocery store. I don't suffer from Western self-loathing, nor do I have any trouble recognizing the good side of Victoria's British Empire, so I enjoyed the action, the dialog, and the satisfying finish you expect in this sort of thing. This is a standard-model Victorian adventure melodrama. That's not a bad thing, especially in the hands of a writer like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who knew his trade.The plot won't surprise you: a group of European tourists (inexplicably) take a boat trip up the Nile and are taken prisoner by Muslim raiders of the Khalifa's army in the Sudan. Will the jihadis kill them if they refuse to convert to Islam? Will the jihadis kill them regardless? What will happen to the women? Can a rescue force reach them before they get to Khartoum and will it even be strong enough if it does catch up? The tension just keeps building! Lots of fun.Doyle doesn't specify the year the action takes place but he first published the story in serialized form for the Strand Magazine in 1897. The British were still fighting the Sudan Campaign so this would have seemed like an adventure `ripped from the headlines'. The characters are the usual. There's the retired British colonel, the parson, the lawyer, the Irish couple, a spinster from Boston travelling with her beautiful young niece, etc. There's even a Frenchman around to bitch about British imperialism. The Frenchman sounds like your average Western academic of today, and probably the only difference between the jihadis in this story and the modern ones in the Sudan is that today's jihadis have automatic rifles. It's a shame the one thing that's changed is that today they don't seem to make Englishmen like they used to.If Sherlock Holmes is the only thing you've read by Doyle, spend a couple hours with this.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A terrorism thriller in Victorian Egypt By Karl Janssen The Korosko is a small steamer traveling up the Nile with a cargo of European and American tourists. It is 1895. Egypt is occupied by the British, but the authority of the Empire only effectively extends to the green, populated strip along the banks of the great river. In the desert beyond roam the unconquered Dervishes, nomadic tribes of north-African Arabs. The travelers, having heard rumors of these savage marauders, have some reservations about venturing too far from the water's edge, but ultimately they trust that the overarching umbrella of the British Empire will keep them safe and secure. On a scenic outing to the rock of Abousir, their worst fears are realized as they are taken captive by a troop of Dervish warriors. The captors inform the prisoners that they will be taken to Khartoum, where they will either be released for ransom or sold into slavery.The Tragedy of the Korosko, a novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, was published in 1898. Given that it was written over a century ago, one mustn't expect a great deal of political correctness, but Conan Doyle's depiction of the Dervishes is relatively enlightened for its time. Not so surprisingly, he takes a very pro-British view toward Egyptian political affairs, essentially stressing the point that Egypt would be better off with a larger British military presence. But to his credit he does portray the Arab and African characters as human beings rather than mere racial stereotypes. As the villains of the story, most of the Muslim characters are depicted with some degree of religious fanaticism, but no more than what we often see in Hollywood movies, even to this day. On the other hand, Conan Doyle makes some attempt to explain the motivations behind the actions of the Muslims, and even expresses admiration for their history, culture, and devotion to their faith. There is one unfortunate passage where the Dervishes display a foolish degree of gullibility, but thankfully it is a brief incident and not particularly integral to the story as a whole.The ordeal of the Korosko's passengers has all the excitement and suspense of a modern Hollywood action drama, yet the tone of the narrative is mostly realistic, in the sense that the characters behave in a realistic manner, albeit conforming to 19th-century mores and codes of conduct. Conan Doyle gives us moments of heroism, but doesn't stoop to sensationalistic superheroics. Given the culture clash between the captors and captives, there naturally develops an opposition between Christianity and Islam. This sets up a test of faith for the prisoners. For that reason, I imagine the book would be especially appealing to readers of a Christian persuasion for its inspirational content. As one would expect from the rational, scientific mind of Conan Doyle, however, he's not extremely preachy about it, and readers more secularly inclined can certainly enjoy the tale solely on its merits as a thriller.The Tragedy of the Korosko is essentially a Victorian tale of Islamic terrorism. As in any story of terrorism, there is a temptation to depict one ethnic or religious group as the good guys and the opposing side as the bad guys, but Conan Doyle does a fair job of resisting this temptation and manages to paint a few shades of gray between the black and white. Today's readers should approach this novel as an adventure story and appreciate it as such. Fans of Conan Doyle or other classic writers of the late 19th- and early 20th- centuries will enjoy this exciting and suspenseful thriller.
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