Aunt Safiyya and the Monastery by Bahaa' Taher

Aunt Safiyya and the Monastery

Literature of the Middle East

Bahaa' Taher with Barbara Romaine (Translator)

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Aunt Safiyya and the Monastery by Bahaa' Taher is a captivating read for anyone drawn to absorbing explorations of cultural identity, community, and the complexities of human relationships, set against the rich backdrop of traditional Egyptian village life.

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This brief, beautifically crafted novel introduces one of the finest contemporary Arab novelists to English-speaking audiences. In it, Bahaa' Taher, one of a group of Egyptian writers--including the Nobel Laureate Naguib Mahfouz--noted for their r...

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