Abu Jmeel's Daughter & Other Stories
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A superb collection of Arab folk tales.
These 27 traditional folk stories were written down, shortly before her death, by Jamal Sleem Nuweihed, who had recounted them to the children of her extended family over many years. Authentically Arab in their themes, yet timelessly universal, they are sometimes magical, sometimes naturalistic, and combine a wealth of vivid detail with elements of pathos and humor. Translated by family members of various generations, then expertly edited, the book is a precious store of the kind of tale endlessly cherished but in danger of disappearing.
These 27 traditional folk stories were written down, shortly before her death, by Jamal Sleem Nuweihed, who had recounted them to the children of her extended family over many years. Authentically Arab in their themes, yet timelessly universal, they are sometimes magical, sometimes naturalistic, and combine a wealth of vivid detail with elements of pathos and humor. Translated by family members of various generations, then expertly edited, the book is a precious store of the kind of tale endlessly cherished but in danger of disappearing.
PUBLISHER:
Interlink Publishing Group Inc
ISBN-10:
1623715598
ISBN-13:
9781623715595
BINDING:
Hardback
NUMBER OF PAGES:
368
BOOK DIMENSIONS:
5.5(W) x 8.25(H) x 1(D)
AUDIENCE TYPE:
General / adult
LANGUAGE:
English