Exploring themes of war, colonialism, and the experience of being a stranger in a strange land, Seven Pillars of Wisdom was rewritten multiple times from memory when Lawrence lost the original manuscript. Prior to his experiences during the first world war, Lawrence was working on a book with the same title about seven great cities of the Middle East, and although he abandoned that project, he decided to reuse the title.
Completed in 1922 and published in 1926, it takes its title from a quote from the Book of Proverbs - “Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars”. Lawrence, detailing the time he spent serving as a liaison officer with rebel forces during the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire, between 19. Please contact us if any title or item you’re looking for is not currently listed.Ĭlick here to watch a short video presenting a Subscriber’s Edition of Seven Pillars of Wisdom.Seven Pillars of Wisdom is an autobiography by British soldier T.E. We are always buying and considering fresh material, and we can draw upon our extensive network to source rare books and manuscripts. You’ll find below our current selection of material by and relating to T. His work is also notable for its exploration of themes such as identity and power. His writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions of the desert landscape and its inhabitants, as well as its insights into the complexities of Arab culture and politics.
The book is a memoir of his experiences in the desert, where he served as a liaison officer between the Arab tribes and the British army. His most famous work, Seven Pillars of Wisdom, is considered a classic of war literature and travel writing. Lawrence, commonly known as Lawrence of Arabia, wrote on his experiences in the Middle East during the Arab Revolt in the First World War. Lawrence, including first editions, limited editions, and signed and finely bound copies of Seven Pillars of Wisdom.
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