Stories and Scenes from Mount Lebanon
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Stories and Scenes from Mount Lebanon by Mahmoud Khalil Saab
At the outbreak of civil war in 1975, Mahmoud Khalil Saab realised that Lebanon would be changed forever. A man with a deep love for his country, he immediately set about recording eye-witness accounts of terrible events as they unfolded, as well as stories and anecdotes passed down from one generation to the next. Drawing upon historical documents and old folkloric tales of wrestling bears, sword sparring, and dancing goats, these stories convey not only the horrors of war, but also the rich social and religious diversity of a country whose legacy of generosity, courage and tolerance is rapidly being eroded by a climate of greed.
'a literary and intellectual feast.. a novel outlook on life in the narrowness of its individuality and the breadth of its humanity.' from the foreword by Dr Jabbour Abdelnour
Mahmoud Khalil Saab was born in 1909 and lived almost all of his life in his hometown of Choueifat, Lebanon. He spent a lifetime in education, teaching and running elementary and secondary schools. The Arabic version of this book was published in 1976, several months after his death.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780863565700 |
| ISBN 10 | 0863565700 |
| Title | Stories and Scenes from Mount Lebanon |
| Author | Mahmoud Khalil Saab |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Saqi Books |
| Year published | 2004-08-26 |
| Number of pages | 351 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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