Youssef Rakha , Paul Starkey
The Book of the Sultan's Seal: Strange Incidents from History in the City of Mars (Interlink World Fiction)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781566569910
- author:
- Youssef Rakha , Paul Starkey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Interlink Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 374
- Dimensions:
- 20.1 x 13.2 x 2.5 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
The Book of the Sultan's Seal: A Prophetic Vision of Cairo's Turbulent Times In the aftermath of the Egyptian Revolution, Youssef Rakha's debut novel, The Book of the Sultan's Seal, burst onto the literary scene, its themes of identity, love, and cultural diversity resonating with readers worldwide. This translation, masterfully rendered by Paul Starkey, brings to life Rakha's unique vision of Cairo, a city of post-9/11 Islam, where the lines between past and present blur. Through the eyes of Mustafa Çorbaci, a young man on a mission, Rakha weaves a narrative of dreams, visions, and trials, as the spirit of the last Ottoman sultan guides him on a journey of self-discovery. With its innovative blend of medieval Arabic manuscript and modern prose, The Book of the Sultan's Seal offers a fresh perspective on the Arab Muslim experience, one that challenges dogma and jihad, and instead finds solace in love poetry, calligraphy, and the richness of Islamic culture. A profoundly original work, The Book of the Sultan's Seal is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of the Middle East and the human experience.
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