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Abu Jmeel's daughter and other stories

Abu Jmeel's daughter and other stories

Fairy Tales & Folklore

Jamāl Salīm Nuwayhiḍ

Authors: Jamāl Salīm Nuwayhiḍ
Print type: BOOK

Description:

These twenty seven 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.