Alameddine, Rabih
The Hakawati
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472154804
- author:
- Alameddine, Rabih
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Corsair
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 528
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 12.8 x 3.8 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Hakawati is a captivating tale that weaves together the stories of two generations of Lebanese men and women, set against the backdrop of war, identity, and survival.
Osama al-Kharrat returns to Beirut after many years in America to stand vigil at his father's deathbed, where stories begin to unfold: tales of classic Middle Eastern mythology, interwoven with contemporary experiences that reveal a larger, heartbreaking tale.
This enchanting novel is a testament to the power of storytelling and its ability to capture the essence of our times. With its sharp, seductive prose, Rabih Alameddine has created an Arabian Nights for this century.