Middle Eastern Literature

Nell’Afghanistan degli anni settanta il dodicenne Amir desidera con tutto se stesso vincere la gara di aquiloni che si tiene ogni anno a Kabul; ad assisterlo e a sostenere i suoi sforzi c’è Hassan, un amico caro quanto un fratello. Ma nel giorno in cui Amir riesce finalmente a realizzare il proprio sogno, Hassan è vittima di un episodio terribile che segna la conclusione dell’amicizia che li lega. A sconvolgere per sempre le esistenze dei due ragazzi arriva poi l’invasione russa, che costringe la famiglia di Amir a lasciare l’Afghanistan.

طيور أيلول معرِض فنّي للقرية اللبنانيّة في شتّى مظاهرها. ولولا أنّ ترابكِ من تراب القرية، ثمّ لولا أنّك تملكين قسطًا كبيرًا من رهافة الحسّ، وسلامة الذوق، ودقّة الملاحظة، وعمق الشعور بالقيَم الكلاميّة والإنسانيّة والجماليّة، لما تأتّى لكِ أن تصوّري القرية ذلك التصوير

كلُّ من عاشَ في الدَّار يصيرُ من أهلها؛ حمامُ الدَّار لا يغيب وأفعى الدَّار لا تخون، هذا ما قالتهُ لي بصيرة قبلَ سنتين من يومِنا ذاك، جدَّةُ والدي، أو رُبَّما جدَّةُ جدَّتِه، لا أدري فهي قديمةٌ جدًا، أزليَّة، ساكنةٌ في زاويةِ بهو البيت العربي القديم، ملتحِفةً سوادَها أسفلَ السُّلَّم. لماذا أسفلَ السُّلَّم؟ لم أسأل نفسي يومًا عن مواضع أشياءٍ اعتدتُها مُنذ مولدي، في بيتٍ عربيٍّ تطلُّ حُجُراته الضيِّقة على بهوٍ داخلي غير مسقوف، بهو بصيرة التي لم أرَها تفتحُ عينيها يومًا، كأنما خِيطَ جفناها برموشها منذ الأزل.

Growing up together in the Surra section of central Kuwait, Katkout, Fahd, and Sadiq share neither ethnic origin nor religious denomination - only friendship and a rage against the unconscionable sectarian divide turning their lives into war-zone rubble. To lay bare the ugly truths, they form the protest group Fuada’s Kids. Their righteous transgressions have made them targets of both Sunni and Shi’a extremists. They’ve also elicited the concern of Fahd’s grandmother, Mama Hissa, who cautions them that should they anger God, the sky will surely fall.

He was the first man, husband, and father. It is said all men have sinned because Adam sinned. But what was Adam really like in those antediluvian days? In this intimate and surprising Bible Character Adventure, we encounter a joyful human who becomes a man of sorrows when he fails to protect his wife from a cunning enemy. In exile, Adam strives to become the man God designed him to be. Yet his every effort and joy are threatened by the great adversary, that serpent of old. When the enemy exploits Cain's jealousy over his younger brother, Adam rises to the challenge, boldly striving to ...

In the Shadow of the Prophet is a novel set in the Middle East, during the time of transition from paganism to Islam. The novel chronicles the stories of two sisters, Noor and Sawdah, whose lives are transformed by their personal experiences and by the dramatic changes in the world around them.

Mullah Nasruddin (Nasreddin Hoca), the eight-centuries-old wise fool character originating from Turkey and the Levant, is the subject of thousands of funny, wise tales, jokes, and anecdotes told across the Middle and Far East and retold today worldwide. Carefully chosen from beloved authentic sources, these short stories and folk tales will bring readers a smile, nod, or chuckle of self-recognition.

Rusant pour échapper à son exécution, la belle Chahrazade entame un récit qui durera mille et une nuits : aventure, humour, poésie, cruauté et sagesse composent ces histoires empruntes d'une fascinante atmosphère propre aux contes orientaux, qui ont marqué l'imaginaire collectif depuis des siècles. Un vrai voyage littéraire à la rencontre du monde arabe du XIIIe siècle, un monde où les princesses et les khalifes côtoient les djinns et les voleurs, où la passion parle haut et où la magie fait corps avec le quotidien.

Step into the captivating world of Middle Eastern theatre with a groundbreaking new eBook: "The Evolution of Middle Eastern Theatre." This comprehensive exploration delves into the rich history, diverse cultural practices, and fascinating development of theatrical arts in the Middle East – a region brimming with stories waiting to be told. Journey with us back in time to uncover the origins of Middle Eastern theatre, from ancient rituals and their influence on theatrical forms to the birth of Islamic theatre. Delight in the splendor of the Golden Age of Persian literature and drama, and ...

"His Excellency" is a novel by the world-famous Egyptian writer Naguib Mahfouz. It tells the story of the struggle of "Othman Bayoumi" who joined as a small employee in the archives department in one of the state departments. He obtained a baccalaureate degree, relying on himself after the death of his hard-working parents.

Egyptian-born and London-raised, Alya Mooro grew up between two cultures and felt a pull from both. Where could she turn for advice and inspiration when it seemed there was nobody else like her? Today, Mooro is determined to explore and explode the myth that she must identify either as ‘Western’ or as one of almost 400 million other ‘Arabs’ across the Middle East.

Short Stories in Turkish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when listening.

Sayed Kashua has been praised by The New York Times as "a master of subtle nuance in dealing with both Arab and Jewish society". An Arab-Israeli who lived in Jerusalem for most of his life, Kashua started writing with the hope of creating one story that both Palestinians and Israelis could relate to, rather than two that cannot coexist together. He devoted his novels and his satirical weekly column published in Haaretz to telling the Palestinian story.

प्रीती हि वेलीसारखीच आहे. प्रीती म्हणजे केवळ यौवनाच्या प्रेरणेतून उद्भवणारी वासना नव्हे! तर सार्‍या संसाराचा आधार आहे ती! पण या वासनेला जेव्हा खोल भावनेची जोड मिळते, तेव्हाच प्रीती ही अमृतवेल होते. मग या वेलीवर करूणा उमटते, मैत्री फुलते.

FBI agent Nicholas Drummond and his partner, Mike Caine, are deep into an investigation of COE - Celebrants of the Earth - a violent group known for widespread bombings of power grids and oil refineries. While investigating a tip from a civilian who's overheard about a possible bombing plot, the Bayway Refinery in New Jersey explodes. Nicholas and Mike race to the scene and barely escape being killed by a secondary device.

This novel is in Persian language, written by Shahzoda Samarqandi. Book is published by H&S Media and distributed by Amazon.

Nafsi is a collection of poetry and prose, calling you to a spiritual revolution. This compelling work examines the conflict between the soul and the body: its desires, its pain, its love, and its hope. Through poetic allure, this collection will speak directly to your soul, in a way that is hauntingly beautiful.

"The Ghost In The Crater" is a gripping tale of resilience, friendship, and the unyielding human spirit. Set in a close-knit community, the story unfolds after a tragic night of intoxication and violence that leads to the disappearance of Alex, a beloved friend. The events of that night, concealed by guilt and fear, haunt the lives of those involved.

In this modern audio version, you get to know the amazing world of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam and Edward FitzGerald. Discover how Rubiyat captured the world's imagination and became one of the most famous poems ever.

בכפר ההרים הנידח והשכוח יתיר עוברת אחת ליום רכבת אקספרס מפוארת, ואינה עוצרת. המלחמות פסחו על הכפר, והשגרה האפורה של תושביו הדעוכים משועבדת כל-כולה לרגע היומי שבו חולפת הרכבת. התושבים הכמהים להתרגשות חיה ואמיתית מתכננים להוריד את הרכבת מן הפסים בהפקר של פריקת אחריות, כדי לזכות בחוויה של דאגה וחמלה אנושיות מול האסון. כשנדפס הסיפור לראשונה התפעמו הקוראים והמבקרים מכוחם המפתיע ומן החידוש שבו, שבישר דור חדש בפרוזה העברית. היום, במבט לאחור, הוא עדיין מרגש בעוצמתו העלילתית ובאיכויותיו הסגנוניות, ואף מתגלים בו בדיעבד מבני העומק המזינים את כתיבתו המאוחרת יותר של יהושע, ומחזקים את הרושם העז שהם מותירים.