Abu Jmeel's Daughter and Other Stories : : Arab Folk Tales From Palestine and Lebanon
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Clever Hasan -- Rummana -- Qamar al-Zamaan and Shams al-Dunya -- Nani, daughter of Nani -- Jubaybani -- Shrieking nightingale -- Sitt al-Boudour from beyond the seven seas -- Amina -- Women's wiles beat men's wiles -- Mine to use, as I choose -- Fawwal's daughter -- Marzouq the wood cutter -- Hassan al-Waqqad -- Black goat -- Hajji Brumbock -- Poor cousin -- Sons of the wealthy, daughters of the poor -- Most eligible bachelor -- Abu Jmeel's daughter -- Cat of cats -- Never betray the one who trusts you -- Patient woman and the peevish prince -- Midwife's daughter and the bandit -- Prince Naas -- Aunt Zaynab -- Tailor's daughter -- Golden shoe.
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.
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SERIES
International folk tales.
PUBLISHED
New York : Interlink Books, 2002.
Year Published: 2002
Description: xix, 348 p. ; 21 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
1566564182 (pbk.)
SUBJECTS
Tales -- Lebanon.
Short stories.
Tales -- Palestine.