The King and the Widow: One Thousand and One Camels (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780991448807)

A short poem, transmitted by the author's great-grandfather to his grandfather, then to his father, and in turn to him, inspired Emile Tubiana to write this account of a king's love at first sight for a beautiful and virtuous widow. The story is set in Baghdad, during the reign of Harun Al-Rashid, in the time that followed the battles between the caliphate and the Byzantines. A victorious general helps the widow outwit the king without acceding to his demand and emerge with results delightful to all.

Author: Emile Tubiana
ISBN-10: 0991448804
ISBN-13: 9780991448807
Publisher: Le Pont International Ltd
Language: English
Published: 02/20/2014
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.47d