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      Women of Sand and Myrrh

      by Hanan Al-Shaykh
      Published
      Jul 1992
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      A modern classic of Arab women's literature—and a poignant reminder of the enduring plight of oppressed women around the globe

      "Brilliantly drawn . . . Al-Shaykh is one of the Arab world's most distinguished writers."—The Guardian
       
      In an unnamed desert state, four very different women—Suha, Tamr, Suzanne, and Nur—struggle to cope in a society where they are treated to every luxury but freedom. Through their experiences, acclaimed Lebanese novelist Hanan al-Shaykh lays bare the unusual and highly charged relations that exist in a state that denies women their humanity.
       
      First published in 1988, Women of Sand and Myrrh is not only an elegant, moving novel of lasting impact, but also a powerfully revealing insight into a long-cloistered world.

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