Even as a young man, Hamid Farsi is acclaimed as a master of the art of calligraphy. But as time goes by, he sees that weaknesses in the Arabic language and its script limit its uses in the modern world. In a secret society, he works out schemes for radical reform, never guessing what risks he is running. His beautiful wife, Nura, is ignorant of the great plans on her husband s mind. She knows only his cold, avaricious side and so it is no wonder she feels flattered by the attentions of his amusing, lively young apprentice. And so begins a passionate love story the love of a Muslim woman and a Christian man.
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Born in Damascus in 1946 and has lived in political exile in Germany since 1970. Today he is one of the most successful Arab writers in Europe and writes in his adopted language of German. His novels have been translated into 21 languages and received numerous international awards.
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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Schami, Rafik. The Calligrapher's Secret. London: Arabia Books 2010. Hardback. Dustjacket. First edition. Very good.Slight shelf wear to DJ and creasing and nick to top of spine. Slight yellowing to page block but binding strong and tight (appears unread) and contents clean and bright. 444 pages. "Warmly observed, richly detailed, and often bold and exciting, Schami's fine portrait of life in Damascus, Syria, in the middle of the 20th century is filled with a compelling set of characters " (Pub. Weekly) RightWayUp Books aims to provide accurate and detailed descriptions. All images are of the actual book for sale - no stock images are ever used. Thank you for looking at this listing. N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-1704718301734
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