Author: Muna Imady
Publisher: Msi Press
ISBN: 9781933455099
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
This delightful book relates folktales from various regions of Syria. Each folktale is located on a regional map and is accompanied by a local, related recipe.
Syrian Folktales
Author: Muna Imady
Publisher: Msi Press
ISBN: 9781933455099
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
This delightful book relates folktales from various regions of Syria. Each folktale is located on a regional map and is accompanied by a local, related recipe.
Publisher: Msi Press
ISBN: 9781933455099
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
This delightful book relates folktales from various regions of Syria. Each folktale is located on a regional map and is accompanied by a local, related recipe.
Folktales from Syria
Author: Andrea Rugh
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 9780292706309
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Syrian poet Samir Tahhan collected folktales from old men sitting outside their houses in Aleppo, drinking tea. Afraid these stories would disappear with the passing of this generation, Tahhan also went to halls and events to hear professional storytellers and record their performances. Anthropologist Andrea Rugh helped translate the resulting two volumes of stories from the original Arabic and wrote the informative introduction to this one-volume collection. Some of the tales appeared in rhyming verse in Arabic and some were based on events that are said to have actually taken place in Aleppo. Rugh explains the concepts of the most popular types of Syrian story structures: the gissa, the hikaya, and the hudutha. With two of the poems, the Arabic and the English are shown side by side in order to demonstrate the internal poetic structures of the original rhymes. With their emphasis on morality and social values, the tales will be familiar to Western audiences. Another value for the reader is finding the accepted social values and behaviors that Arab adults try to inculcate in their younger generation, often through complex characterizations. Teasing out these meanings gives the reader an appreciation for the act of translation and hints of the power of the Arabic language in prose and poetry. Professional illustrator Douglas Rugh has provided the book's black-and-white prints based on the stories and his experiences as a child growing up in the Middle East.
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 9780292706309
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Syrian poet Samir Tahhan collected folktales from old men sitting outside their houses in Aleppo, drinking tea. Afraid these stories would disappear with the passing of this generation, Tahhan also went to halls and events to hear professional storytellers and record their performances. Anthropologist Andrea Rugh helped translate the resulting two volumes of stories from the original Arabic and wrote the informative introduction to this one-volume collection. Some of the tales appeared in rhyming verse in Arabic and some were based on events that are said to have actually taken place in Aleppo. Rugh explains the concepts of the most popular types of Syrian story structures: the gissa, the hikaya, and the hudutha. With two of the poems, the Arabic and the English are shown side by side in order to demonstrate the internal poetic structures of the original rhymes. With their emphasis on morality and social values, the tales will be familiar to Western audiences. Another value for the reader is finding the accepted social values and behaviors that Arab adults try to inculcate in their younger generation, often through complex characterizations. Teasing out these meanings gives the reader an appreciation for the act of translation and hints of the power of the Arabic language in prose and poetry. Professional illustrator Douglas Rugh has provided the book's black-and-white prints based on the stories and his experiences as a child growing up in the Middle East.
Kan Ya Ma Kan
Author: Muna Imady
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999299029
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
A book of Folktales and Recipes of Syria and Its Ethnic Groups. The first section has folktales and recipes from the various districts of Syria and the second section is folktales from the different ethnic groups in Syria: the Armenians, the Assyrians, the Kurds, the Albanians, the Circassians and other people from the Caucasus, the Turkmens, and the Uzbeks.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999299029
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
A book of Folktales and Recipes of Syria and Its Ethnic Groups. The first section has folktales and recipes from the various districts of Syria and the second section is folktales from the different ethnic groups in Syria: the Armenians, the Assyrians, the Kurds, the Albanians, the Circassians and other people from the Caucasus, the Turkmens, and the Uzbeks.
Sumac
Author: Anas Atassi
Publisher: Interlink Books
ISBN: 9781623718978
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
EXPLORING THE CONNECTION OF FOOD AND CULTURE The Syrian kitchen, shaped by influences from neighboring countries, has deep historical roots and evolved to perfection over thousands of years. Sumac is filled with traditional and contemporary Syrian recipes that were inspired by personal stories. The gorgeous photography illustrates how beautiful this country was and still is, and family photographs add depth to the author's history. Each chapter is filled with the author's memories of family celebrations and the country that inspired the book. He tells stories of traditional weekend breakfasts in his grandmother's garden and of the mezze his mother cooked for family gatherings. There are memories of the rich aromatic flavors of the Syrian kitchen where fragrant spices like the lemony and deep red sumac are prized ingredients. In the author's words: "With this book, I hope to build a bridge between Syrian culture and the rest of the world, with food the common denominator. But even more, I hope that Sumac will present a positive image of my country, in spite of all the unfortunate events now taking place in Syria." - Over eighty recipes, inspired by the author's family recipes and his travels - Beautifully photographed by Rania Kataf, who shot Humans of Damascus - For anybody curious about a country so often in the news headlines but so difficult to visit as a tourist
Publisher: Interlink Books
ISBN: 9781623718978
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
EXPLORING THE CONNECTION OF FOOD AND CULTURE The Syrian kitchen, shaped by influences from neighboring countries, has deep historical roots and evolved to perfection over thousands of years. Sumac is filled with traditional and contemporary Syrian recipes that were inspired by personal stories. The gorgeous photography illustrates how beautiful this country was and still is, and family photographs add depth to the author's history. Each chapter is filled with the author's memories of family celebrations and the country that inspired the book. He tells stories of traditional weekend breakfasts in his grandmother's garden and of the mezze his mother cooked for family gatherings. There are memories of the rich aromatic flavors of the Syrian kitchen where fragrant spices like the lemony and deep red sumac are prized ingredients. In the author's words: "With this book, I hope to build a bridge between Syrian culture and the rest of the world, with food the common denominator. But even more, I hope that Sumac will present a positive image of my country, in spite of all the unfortunate events now taking place in Syria." - Over eighty recipes, inspired by the author's family recipes and his travels - Beautifully photographed by Rania Kataf, who shot Humans of Damascus - For anybody curious about a country so often in the news headlines but so difficult to visit as a tourist
Grandmother's Stories
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781941634783
Category : Arabic fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
A wicked genie, a foolish sultan, a hungry hyena, a runaway princess... Grandmother's Stories: Tales from Old Syria is a dazzling collection of traditional Eastern stories transcribed and translated for modern readers. With colourful characters, exotic settings, and plenty of twists and turns, these are fairy tales--but not as you know them.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781941634783
Category : Arabic fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
A wicked genie, a foolish sultan, a hungry hyena, a runaway princess... Grandmother's Stories: Tales from Old Syria is a dazzling collection of traditional Eastern stories transcribed and translated for modern readers. With colourful characters, exotic settings, and plenty of twists and turns, these are fairy tales--but not as you know them.
A Global Community
Author: Walter P. Zenner
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 9780814327913
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
A Global Community is pertinent to current discussions and debates concerning ethnic persistence and assimilation, transnational diasporas, and nationalism."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 9780814327913
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
A Global Community is pertinent to current discussions and debates concerning ethnic persistence and assimilation, transnational diasporas, and nationalism."--BOOK JACKET.
Arab Folktales
Author: Inea Bushnaq
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Tales
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Tales
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
Levant Fever
Author: Wajdy Mustafa
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780996929202
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Levant Fever is a memoir from the political underground darkness of Assad's Syria. Seen through the eyes of a boy growing into a man, in the middle of feverish historic events. Not widely understood, or told before in the West but at the roots of the current conflicts. The narrative grips the reader with its honesty, brutality and beauty. The author describes his own journey, reflections and life stories told to him whilst he was held without trial for 14 years, as a political prisoner in several prisons. These included Palmyra, noted by Amnesty International as one of the most oppressive prisons in the world. The work is an enthralling and informative mosaic reflecting the colours, sects, religions, politics, legends and geography of the Levant. The journey spans the areas deserts, coastline, mountains and forests. It speaks of family, friendship, love, hope, fear, torture, hiding and escaping. A truly human tale of a life well lived, a life of conscience, courage and endurance and ultimately one of triumph of the human spirit.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780996929202
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Levant Fever is a memoir from the political underground darkness of Assad's Syria. Seen through the eyes of a boy growing into a man, in the middle of feverish historic events. Not widely understood, or told before in the West but at the roots of the current conflicts. The narrative grips the reader with its honesty, brutality and beauty. The author describes his own journey, reflections and life stories told to him whilst he was held without trial for 14 years, as a political prisoner in several prisons. These included Palmyra, noted by Amnesty International as one of the most oppressive prisons in the world. The work is an enthralling and informative mosaic reflecting the colours, sects, religions, politics, legends and geography of the Levant. The journey spans the areas deserts, coastline, mountains and forests. It speaks of family, friendship, love, hope, fear, torture, hiding and escaping. A truly human tale of a life well lived, a life of conscience, courage and endurance and ultimately one of triumph of the human spirit.
Yara, My Friend from Syria
Author: Alhan Rahimi
Publisher: Alhan Rahimi
ISBN: 9781541087613
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Yara leaves her country due to reasons out of her control. It is her first day of school in her new home. She has mixed emotions as she is happy to be in school again but sad to be away from home. The way her new classmates treat her is crucial to her experience.
Publisher: Alhan Rahimi
ISBN: 9781541087613
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Yara leaves her country due to reasons out of her control. It is her first day of school in her new home. She has mixed emotions as she is happy to be in school again but sad to be away from home. The way her new classmates treat her is crucial to her experience.
Breaking Knees
Author: Zakarīyā Tāmir
Publisher: Garnet Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Deals with taboo subjects like religion and sexuality and expresses an urgently felt need for change. This book covers the topic of repression: of the individual by the institutions of state and religion and of individuals by each other, particularly women by men.
Publisher: Garnet Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Deals with taboo subjects like religion and sexuality and expresses an urgently felt need for change. This book covers the topic of repression: of the individual by the institutions of state and religion and of individuals by each other, particularly women by men.