Rock Of Tanios, The (Winner Of 1993 Prix Goncourt)
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Description:
An exploration of myth, passion and loyalty from the Lebanon's troubled past, The Rock of Tanios is another superbly rich and rewarding novel from the author of Samarkand and Leo the African. Expertly controlling his multi-faceted narrative with prose of great beauty and power, Maalouf delves into the history of an extraordinary life: that of Tanois, child of the mountains.
An exploration of myth, passion and loyalty from the Lebanon's troubled past, The Rock of Tanios is another superbly rich and rewarding novel from the author of Samarkand and Leo the African. Expertly controlling his multi-faceted narrative with prose of great beauty and power, Maalouf delves into the history of an extraordinary life: that of Tanois, child of the mountains.
Description:
An exploration of myth, passion and loyalty from the Lebanon's troubled past, The Rock of Tanios is another superbly rich and rewarding novel from the author of Samarkand and Leo the African. Expertly controlling his multi-faceted narrative with prose of great beauty and power, Maalouf delves into the history of an extraordinary life: that of Tanois, child of the mountains.
Review:
'He is a master storyteller...and his observations of human nature in all its facets is wonderfully accurate throughout.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'This is as colourful as a fairy tale, and brilliantly translated from the French.' THE TIMES 'Told with the simplicity of fable but set on the cusp of the modern world, this is a wonderful tale.' INDEPENDENT 'This is a beautifully crafted story detailing the intricacies of the folklores and superstitions which dominated nineteenth-century Oriental village life.' OBSERVER
Author Biography:
Amin Maalouf is a Lebanese journalist and writer. He was formerly director of the weekly international edition of the leading Beirut daily an-Nahar, and editor in chief of Jeune Afrique.
An exploration of myth, passion and loyalty from the Lebanon's troubled past, The Rock of Tanios is another superbly rich and rewarding novel from the author of Samarkand and Leo the African. Expertly controlling his multi-faceted narrative with prose of great beauty and power, Maalouf delves into the history of an extraordinary life: that of Tanois, child of the mountains.
Review:
'He is a master storyteller...and his observations of human nature in all its facets is wonderfully accurate throughout.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'This is as colourful as a fairy tale, and brilliantly translated from the French.' THE TIMES 'Told with the simplicity of fable but set on the cusp of the modern world, this is a wonderful tale.' INDEPENDENT 'This is a beautifully crafted story detailing the intricacies of the folklores and superstitions which dominated nineteenth-century Oriental village life.' OBSERVER
Author Biography:
Amin Maalouf is a Lebanese journalist and writer. He was formerly director of the weekly international edition of the leading Beirut daily an-Nahar, and editor in chief of Jeune Afrique.
| Autor | Maalouf, Amin |
|---|---|
| Ilmumisaeg | 1995 |
| Kirjastus | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Köide | Pehmekaaneline |
| Bestseller | Ei |
| Lehekülgede arv | 275 |
| Pikkus | 197 |
| Laius | 197 |
| Keel | English |
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