Publisher's Synopsis
Distinguished man of letters, Muhammad Al Qashami, gathers here a critical ssessment of five key lierary works that together form cornerstones of Arabic heritage and culture. His examination of such worl iconic works as '1,001 Nights', or indeed internationally lesser known works such as 'Kaliala & Dimna' whose imact are arguably equally great, brings to an international reader a piercing and unique insider's perspective on regional history and heritage - a work of literary criticism to be treasured by any international reader seeking to penetrate deeper than the superficial news accounts that pepper the global media.
