Bibliograph

The tale of Princess Fatima, warrior woman, the Arabic epic of Dhat al-Himma, edited, translated, and with an introduction and notes by Melanie Magidow

Type

Label

The tale of Princess Fatima, warrior woman, the Arabic epic of Dhat al-Himma, edited, translated, and with an introduction and notes by Melanie Magidow

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The tale of Princess Fatima, warrior woman

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1227976382

Responsibility statement

edited, translated, and with an introduction and notes by Melanie Magidow

Series statement

Penguin classics

Sub title

the Arabic epic of Dhat al-Himma

Table Of Contents

Ancestors : the opening episode of the epic -- Jundaba's childhood and first adventure -- The romance of Layla and Sahsah -- Fatima uprooted -- The sorry affair of Fatima's marriage -- Arab-Byzantine encounters -- Trials of motherhood -- Switching sides -- Like mother, like son -- The story of Nura -- A final adventure

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