Reading Khaled | Alexandria
Read Khaled by F. Marion Crawford. Discovering how a 19th century ghost story exposes the dark consequences of colonial obsession, Crawford's "Khaled" weaves Arabian fantasy with psychological horror. Behind its supernatural veneer lies a stark warning about cultural appropriation and the perils of romanticizing the "exotic" - themes that resonate powerfully today. Most surprisingly, the story suggests true evil stems from curiosity, not malice.