This reader consists of the full Arabic text of 11 carefully chosen and very readable short stories by established Egyptian, Iraqi, Syrian and Jordanian writers. The earliest story, written in 1929, is by the Egyptian Mahmud Tahir Lashin; the most recent by the Iraqi writer, Fuad al-Takarli, written in 1972. Each story has an introduction, in English, with biographical information about the author, placing him in his literary context, a description of the contents and a brief analysis of the story itself. In addition, each story is accompanied by a critical literary analysis. The aim of this...
This reader consists of the full Arabic text of 11 carefully chosen and very readable short stories by established Egyptian, Iraqi, Syrian and Jordani...
In an unnamed Middle Eastern city, four women from different social and cultural backgrounds tell their story. All four women struggle in a society where women cannot drive, walk in the streets unveiled, or travel without male permission. These women are treated to every luxury except that which they truly desire - freedom.
In an unnamed Middle Eastern city, four women from different social and cultural backgrounds tell their story. All four women struggle in a society wh...
