Tales of Juha: Classic Arab Folk Humor - Hardcover

$25.00

Tales of Juha: Classic Arab Folk Humor - Hardcover

Name: Tales of Juha: Classic Arab Folk Humor - Hardcover
Brand: BooksCloud
SKU: 9781623715533
Price: 25.00 USD
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by Jayyusi

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Book Overview

A superb collection of classic Arab folk humor.

Juha is an old Arab comic literary figure (known also to Persians and Turks) around whom countless popular anecdotes were written. He is known by lots of different names--Goha or Joha, Hodja, Mollah, or Nasreddin--and is loved by grown-ups and children alike.

Whatever people call him, he appears as an innocent or even stupid fool, but time and time again the fool turns out to be wise and to outwit those who call him a fool.

The iconic character of Juha, which embodies the rich folkloric traditions of the region, is believed to date back to ancient times. Juha often narrated stories and tales of a comic nature. These stories reflect the daily life and social problems that people were facing at that time.

In this exquisite collection, he appears variously as preacher and beggar, porter and petty merchant, thief and honest man, judge and social critic, wise

man and fool, jester and charlatan (though never as wealthy man or oppressor).

While the subject matter is Arab or otherwise Islamic, the humor transcends national and cultural boundaries to achieve a universality that is instantly

recognizable and accessible today.

This bright collection will be enjoyed by people of all ages and is a rich resource for teens and teachers.

ISBN	9781623715533
Author	Jayyusi
Publisher	Interlink Books
Genre	Literature
Format	Hardcover
Published	August 2026
Language	ENG- English
Pages	128
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print

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