Even as a young man, Hamid Farsi is acclaimed as a master of the art ofcalligraphy. But as time goes by, he sees that weaknesses in the Arabic languageand its script limit its uses in the modern world. In a secret society,he works out schemes for radical reform, never guessing what risks he isrunning.His beautiful wife, Noura, is ignorant of the great plans on her husband'smind. She knows only his cold, avaricious side and so it is no wondershe feels flattered by the attentions of his amusing, lively young apprentice.And so begins a passionate love story of a Muslim woman and a Christianman.
Dimensions:124 x 168
Author: Rafik Schami
ISBN: 9781906697280
Format:
Pages 450