Anna Harriette Leonowens
The Romance of the Harem is a book written by Anna Harriette Leonowens, an English author and educator who spent several years in the royal court of Siam (now Thailand) in the late 19th century. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about life in the harem, the private quarters where the wives and concubines of the sultan lived.Leonowens provides a vivid and detailed account of the harem, describing the daily routines, customs, and traditions of the women who lived there. She also delves into the relationships between the sultan and his wives and concubines, as well as the power dynamics and rivalries that existed among them.The book offers a unique glimpse into the world of the harem, which was largely inaccessible to outsiders at the time. It also sheds light on the complex social and cultural norms of the Ottoman Empire, which governed the lives of the women in the harem.Overall, The Romance of the Harem is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in the history of the Ottoman Empire, as well as those interested in the lives of women in the royal courts of the past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
