The honey thief by Mazari, Najaf

The honey thief
by Mazari, Najaf

(#0870SQ1)

Paperback Penguin Books, 2014
Description: 290 pages : illustrations, map; 21 cm
Dewey: 823; Audience: Adult

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Product Overview
From Follett

Hazara -- The wolf is the most intelligent of creatures -- The honey thief -- The life of Abdul Khaliq -- The death of Abdul Khaliq -- The music school -- The snow leopard -- The Behsudi dowry -- The beekeeper's journey -- The Russian -- The richest man in Afghanistan -- The cookbook of the Master Poisoner Ghoroob-e-astab of Mashad -- Thoughts on growing and eating. A collection of short stories about Afghanistan, inspired by the country's oral tradition of storytelling and based on real events and people.

From the Publisher
This enchanting novel of interwoven legends burns with both gentle intelligence and human warmth

This extraordinary book, derived from the long oral tradition of storytelling in Afghanistan, presents a mesmerizing portrait of a people who triumph with intelligence and humor over the oppressions of political dictators and an unforgiving landscape.
A musician conjures stones to rise in the air and teaches his art to a mute child. Master Poisoner, Ghoroob of Mashad, has so perfected his craft that it is considered an honor to die from his meals. These are stories of magic and wonder in which ordinary people endure astonishing extremes in a world of bloodshed and brotherhood, miracles and catastrophes.

With lyrical wit and profound simplicity, The Honey Thief reveals an Afghanistan of greater richness and humanity than is conveyed in newspaper headlines; an Afghanistan not of failure and despair, but of resilience and fulfillment.
Product Details
  • Publisher: Penguin Books
  • Publication Date: November 25, 2014
  • Format: Paperback
  • Dewey: 823
  • Classifications: Fiction, Story Collection
  • Description: 290 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm
  • Tracings: Hillman, Robert, 1948- author.
  • ISBN-10: 0-14-312539-7
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-14-312539-6
  • Follett Number: 0870SQ1
  • Audience: Adult