Women of Sand and Myrrh

Women of Sand and Myrrh - Paperback

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Women of Sand and Myrrh - Paperback

Women of Sand and Myrrh - Paperback

by Hanan Al-Shaykh
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Book Overview

A modern classic of Arab women's literature--and a poignant reminder of the enduring plight of oppressed women around the globe

"Brilliantly drawn . . . Al-Shaykh is one of the Arab world's most distinguished writers."--The Guardian

In an unnamed desert state, four very different women--Suha, Tamr, Suzanne, and Nur--struggle to cope in a society where they are treated to every luxury but freedom. Through their experiences, acclaimed Lebanese novelist Hanan al-Shaykh lays bare the unusual and highly charged relations that exist in a state that denies women their humanity.

First published in 1988, Women of Sand and Myrrh is not only an elegant, moving novel of lasting impact, but also a powerfully revealing insight into a long-cloistered world.

Front Jacket

A powerful and moving novel, by the Arab worlds leading woman novelist, about four women coping with the insular, oppressive society of an unnamed desert state.
ISBN9780385423588
Author Hanan Al-Shaykh
PublisherKnopf Publishing Group
GenreLiterature
FormatPaperback
PublishedJuly 1992
LanguageENG- English
Pages288
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Hanan Al-Shaykh

Hanan al-Shaykh, an award-winning journalist, novelist, and playwright, is the author of the short story collection I Sweep the Sun off Rooftops; the novels The Story of Zahra, Women of Sand and Myrrh, Beirut Blues, and Only in London; and a memoir about her mother, The Locust and the Bird. She was raised in Beirut, educated in Cairo, and lives in London.

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