Reimagining The Guidebook: E.M. Forster's Alexandria

Edward Forster's book, 'Alexandria: A History and Guide (1922)', is imbued with a deep love for the city in which the British writer lived during the First World War. This love Forster translated into two works: the aforementioned, and a collection of sketches of the city, Pharos and Pharillon. Though millions of tourists visiting Egypt each year are often seen traipsing around the major sites, clutching a guidebook or scrolling through online guides, few are familiar with Forster's Alexandrian guide. Yet these guidebooks, commonly published by large travel guidebook companies such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, or Le Routard, stand in stark contrast to the approach taken by Forster. Viewing Alexandria through its rich past, Forster saw the city as one of memory, layers, and lost civilisations. While the modern guidebook includes sections on the history, culture, and politics of the country or city in question, Forster's emphasis on Alexandria's cultural depth, alongside his informative guide, provides a refreshing vision of the Egyptian guidebook. Born in London in 1879, Forster studied history and classics at the University of Cambridge before pursuing what would become one of the more famous careersContinue reading "Reimagining The Guidebook: E.M. Forster's Alexandria" The post Reimagining The Guidebook: E.M. Forster's Alexandria first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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WIRE — Edward Forster's book, 'Alexandria: A History and Guide (1922)', is imbued with a deep love for the city in which the British writer lived during the First World War. This love Forster translated into two works: the aforementioned, and a collection of sketches of the city, Pharos and Pharillon. Though millions of tourists visiting Egypt each year are often seen traipsing around the major sites, clutching a guidebook or scrolling through online guides, few are familiar with Forster's Alexandrian guide. Yet these guidebooks, commonly published by large travel guidebook companies such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, or Le Routard, stand in stark contrast to the approach taken by Forster. Viewing Alexandria through its rich past, Forster saw the city as one of memory, layers, and lost civilisations. While the modern guidebook includes sections on the history, culture, and politics of the country or city in question, Forster's emphasis on Alexandria's cultural depth, alongside his informative guide, provides a refreshing vision of the Egyptian guidebook. Born in London in 1879, Forster studied history and classics at the University of Cambridge before pursuing what would become one of the more famous careersContinue reading "Reimagining The Guidebook: E.M. Forster's Alexandria" The post Reimagining The Guidebook: E.M. Forster's Alexandria first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

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