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Abu Jmeel's Daughter & Other Stories

Arab Folk Tales from Palestine and Lebanon

ISBN-13: 9781623715595

Contributor(s): Jamal Sleem Nuweihed (author), Salma Khadra Jayyusi (author), Christopher Tingley (translated by)

Subjects: Folklore, Myths & Legends

Publisher: Simon And Schuster Group USA

Publisher Imprint: Interlink Books

Publication Date: 02-06-2026

Format: Hardback

Availability: In stock

£22.99

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About the book

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 humour. 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.

Abu Jmeel's Daughter & Other Stories

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