The Arabian Nightmare

Type

Book

Authors

Robert Irwin

ISBN 10

0670816612

ISBN 13

9780670816613

Tags

Historical, Contemporary, Literary, Epic

Description

The hero and guiding force of this epic fantasy is an insomniac young man who, unable to sleep, guides the reader through the narrow streets of Cairo-a mysterious city full of deceit and trickery. He narrates a complex tangle of dreams and imaginings that describe an atmosphere constantly shifting between sumptuously learned orientalism, erotic adventure, and dry humor. The result is a thought-provoking puzzle box of sex, philosophy, and theology. Reminiscent of Italo Calvino, and Umberto Eco, this cult classic is finally back in print! "The Arabian Nightmare is a conceit worthy of Borges." (The New York Times) "Deft and lovely . . . the smooth steely grip of Irwin's story-telling genius is a joy to read." (The Washington Post) - from Amzon

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