Abu Jmeel's Daughter and Other Stories: Arab Folk Tales from Palestine and Lebanon

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Interlink Books
Published: 01/01/2001
ISBN: 9781566564182
Pages: 368
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 8.26h x 5.57w x 0.99d

Review Citations: Booklist 05/15/2002 pg. 1560
Multicultural Review 12/01/2002 pg. 76