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Nights of Musk: Stories from Old Nubia,Used
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This collection of short stories, both poignant and skillfully crafted, bring to life the tragic demise of traditional Nubian life and culture. If the earlier dams that were built across the Nile during the first half of the twentieth century caused increasing numbers of the menfolk to migrate north to Cairo and Alexandria to work as servants, waiters, and doormen, the completion of the High Dam in 1964 sounded the death knell. While the temples of Abu Simbel were meticulously relocated at great expense, the drowning of the ancient heartland of the Nubian people along the banks of the Nile went largely unnoticed. Haggag Oddouls work, as well as documenting the personal tragedy of individuals caught up in massive social transformation, also casts a nostalgic light on the heritage and way of life of the Nubians: their rhythmic dancing, their beautiful women, the lively humor of their elders, and the enormous centrality of their traditions and the spirits with which they shared the environment. Two stories in this collection, Zeinab Uburty and Nights of Musk, offer a bucolic and dreamlike insight into the world that has disappeared for ever under the water behind the dam. Meanwhile, two other stories, Adila, Grandmother and The River People, document the departure of the men, while the women are left behind to go fallow, and the second and third generations born in the cities of the north have only their grandmothers tales and her pigeon Arabic to remind them of their heritage.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Nights of Musk: Stories from Old Nubia'? A: The main theme revolves around the tragic demise of traditional Nubian life and culture due to social transformation, particularly the impact of the High Dam on the Nubian people.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Nights of Musk' is Haggag Hassan Oddoul.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 136 pages.
- Q: What type of book is 'Nights of Musk'? A: It is a collection of short stories.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book being offered? A: The book is described as being in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Nights of Musk' published? A: The book was published on June 1, 2005.
- Q: What are some key features of the book? A: Key features include its poignant storytelling and the exploration of Nubian heritage and culture.
- Q: Is the binding of the book hardcover? A: Yes, 'Nights of Musk' is a hardcover edition.
- Q: What kind of stories can readers expect in this collection? A: Readers can expect stories that document personal tragedies and nostalgic reflections on Nubian traditions and lifestyles.
- Q: Are there any specific stories that highlight the book's themes? A: Yes, stories like 'Zeinab Uburty' and 'Nights of Musk' provide insights into the world that has disappeared due to modernization.