Arabi and His Household is Lady Gregory’s vivid and deeply human portrait of the Egyptian nationalist leader Ahmed ‘Urabi (often known as Arabi Pasha) and the intimate world surrounding him. Drawing from firsthand encounters, personal stories, and cultural observations, she offers readers a rare glimpse into the daily life, values, and struggles of a family living through political upheaval and colonial pressure.
More than a political sketch, this book captures the warmth, dignity, and resilience of Arabi’s household—revealing the man behind the movement and highlighting the cultural richness of Egypt at a critical turning point. Lady Gregory’s sensitive narrative bridges cultures, presenting a compelling blend of biography, travel writing, and historical reflection that continues to resonate as a document of cross-cultural understanding.
