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Abu Jmeel’s Daughter & Other Stories: Arab Folk Tales from Palestine and Lebanon (International Folk Tales Series)
by Jamal Sleem Nuweihed

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.

Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1566564182 /
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 – 15 years
Paperback, 368 pages, ‎ 5.5 x 8.25 inches