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The Barbary Figs Winner of the Prix du Roman Arabe 2010 --- ‘Through the provocative panorama [of The Barbary Figs,] Rashid Boudjedra, his finger on the pulse of his country’s heart and soul, does more than offer us a great novel about Algeria – he gives us a fascinating reflection on the ambiguities of history.’ - Le Monde |
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2013-03-01 978-1-906697-42-6 Paperback World English language only Arabia Books, Coming Soon Price: £7.99 |
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Damascus Nights Salim the coachman tells enchanting tales, but suddenly he is struck dumb. Just as Scheherazade told tales to save her life, Salim’s friends must spin yarns to save his speech. Set in Damascus in 1959, the novel alternates the real lives of our storytellers with stories from the distant past. |
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2011-09-08 978-1-906697-35-8 Paperback UK & Commonwealth except Canada Arabia Books, New Titles Price: £7.99 |
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Abduction Though several decades have passed since the savage climax of Algeria’s long and bloody war of independence, it still casts a long and haunting shadow over everyday life.This is the story of Aziz, and his wife and daughter - Meriem and Chehra. How far will one man go to save his family? |
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2011-09-01 978-1-906697-334 Paperback UK & Commonwealth Arabia Books, New Titles Price: £10.39 |
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The Calligrapher's Secret Now out in paperback! 'Schami, born in Damascus, is one of Germany's most respected writers, bridging Arab and Western culture with his exquisite storytelling. A novel to be savored.' – Publishers Weekly, October 25, 2010 |
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2011-03-21 9781906697280 Paperback UK & Commonwealth Arabia Books, New Titles Price: £7.19 |
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Spectres 'It is a compelling performance.' - TLS, December 2010 'A stimulating read...it raises difficult questions' - Al Ahram Weekly 'While laying bare the corruption and class divisions in Arab society, Ashour stresses the unity of the causes that really matter to people.'- The Jordan Times |
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2010-10-25 9781906697-25-9 Paperback UK & Commonwealth New Titles, Arabia Books Price: £6.40 |