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An arresting work by a major Arab novelist.

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It was, gentlemen, after a long absence - seven years to be exact, during which time I was studying in Europe - that I returned to my people.

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This book is in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)

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  1. Tayeb Salih (Author)

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  1. Denys Johnson-Davies (Translator)

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Original Language: Arabic
Publisher: Heinemann
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Publication Date: 1966
ISBN: 9780435900663
Page Count: 176

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