The Sheltered Quarter
A Tale of a Boyhood in Mecca
Hamza Bogary describes a bygone way of life that has now irreversibly disappeared. He speaks of life in Mecca before the advent of oil. Only partly autobiographical, the memoir is nevertheless rich in remembered detail based on Bogary's early observations of life in Mecca. He has transformed his knowledge into art through his sense of humor, empathy, and remarkable understanding of human nature. This work not only entertains; it also informs its readers about the Arabia of the first half of the twentieth century in a graphic and fascinating way. The narrator, young Muhaisin, deals with various aspects of Arabian culture, including education,…
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Weitere Autoren: Kenny, Olive (Übers.) / Reed, Jeremy (Übers.)
- ISBN: 978-0-292-72752-6
- EAN: 9780292727526
- Produktnummer: 33458451
- Verlag: University Of Texas Press
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 1990
- Seitenangabe: 141 S.
- Masse: H21.5 cm x B14.0 cm x D0.8 cm 191 g
- Gewicht: 191
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