{"title":"Hanan Al-Shaykh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanan Al-Shaykh\u003c\/strong\u003e weaves rich narratives that explore the complexities of history and culture through the lens of individual experience. Her works often delve into the intricate social fabrics of the Middle East, offering vivid portrayals that blend historical depth with compelling personal stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect evocative storytelling that balances tradition and modernity, capturing voices and moments that resonate beyond their settings. Her evocative prose invites reflection on identity, memory, and the enduring power of storytelling itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"one-thousand-and-one-nights-by-hanan-al-shaykh-9781408827765","title":"One Thousand and One Nights","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Arab world's greatest folk stories re-imagined by the acclaimed Lebanese novelist Hanan al-Shaykh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagical ... bursting with jinnis and mischief\u003c\/strong\u003e — Donna Tartt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the finest writers of her generation\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne Thousand and One Nights\u003c\/em\u003e are the never-ending stories told by Shahrazad under a sentence of death to King Shahrayar. Maddened by the discovery of his wife's orgies, King Shahrayar vows to marry a virgin every night and kill her in the morning. To survive, his newest wife Shahrazad spins a web of tales each night, leaving the King in suspense when morning comes, prolonging her life for another day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGathered from India, Persia, and across the great Arab empire, these mesmerising stories tell of the real and the supernatural, love and marriage, power and punishment, wealth and poverty, and the endless trials and uncertainties of fate. Retold by Hanan al-Shaykh, \u003cem\u003eOne Thousand and One Nights\u003c\/em\u003e are revealed in an intoxicating new voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47603054215404,"sku":"9781408827765","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781408827765-one-thousand-and-one-nights.jpg?v=1778054489"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/hanan-al-shaykh.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}