New York University Press
What ʿĪsā Ibn Hishām Told Us: Or, a Period of Time
What ʿĪsā Ibn Hishām Told Us: Or, a Period of Time
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Trenchant and witty critiques of life in Cairo under British rule
What ʿĪsā ibn Hishām Told Us is a masterpiece of early twentieth-century Arabic prose. Penned by the Egyptian journalist Muḥammad al-Muwayliḥī, this highly original work was first introduced in serialized form in his family's pioneering newspaper Miṣbāḥ al-Sharq (Light of the East) and later published in book form in 1907. Widely hailed for its erudition and mordant wit, What ʿĪsā ibn Hishām Told Us was embraced by Egypt's burgeoning reading public and soon became required reading for generations of school students.
Author: Muhammad Al Muwaylihi
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: New York University Press
Published: 04/10/2018
Series: Library of Arabic Literature #37
Pages: 524
Weight: 1.7lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.80d
ISBN: 9781479840915
