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Desert Songs of the Night

by Suheil Bushrui
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A unique and extraordinary collection, Desert Songs of the Night presents some of the finest poetry and prose by Arab writers, from the Arab East to Andalusia, over the last 1,500 years. From the mystical imagery of the Qur'an and the colourful stories of The Thousand and One Nights, to the powerful verses of longing of Mahmoud Darwish and Nazik al-Mala'ika, this captivating collection includes translated excerpts of works by the major authors of the period, as well as by lesser known writers of equal significance. Desert Songs of the Night showcases the vibrant and distinctive literary heritage of the Arabs. Beautifully produced, this is the ideal book for lovers of world literature and for those who seek an acquaintance with gems of Arab thought and expression.
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Publisher: Saqi Books

Kindle Book

  • Release date: July 13, 2015

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  • ISBN: 9780863561856
  • File size: 1570 KB
  • Release date: July 13, 2015

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  • ISBN: 9780863561856
  • File size: 1570 KB
  • Release date: July 13, 2015

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Kindle Book
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Fiction Poetry

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English

A unique and extraordinary collection, Desert Songs of the Night presents some of the finest poetry and prose by Arab writers, from the Arab East to Andalusia, over the last 1,500 years. From the mystical imagery of the Qur'an and the colourful stories of The Thousand and One Nights, to the powerful verses of longing of Mahmoud Darwish and Nazik al-Mala'ika, this captivating collection includes translated excerpts of works by the major authors of the period, as well as by lesser known writers of equal significance. Desert Songs of the Night showcases the vibrant and distinctive literary heritage of the Arabs. Beautifully produced, this is the ideal book for lovers of world literature and for those who seek an acquaintance with gems of Arab thought and expression.
Expand title description text
Fiction Poetry
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Saqi Books

    Kindle Book
    Release date: July 13, 2015

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9780863561856
    File size: 1570 KB
    Release date: July 13, 2015

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9780863561856
    File size: 1570 KB
    Release date: July 13, 2015

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  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English