Stories & Scenes From Mount Lebanon
At the outbreak of civil war in 1975 Mahmoud Khalil Saab realised that Lebanon would be changed forever. A man with a deep love for his country, he immediately set about recording eye-witness accounts of terrible events as they unfolded, as well as stories and anecdotes passed down from one generation to the next. Drawing upon historical documents and old folkloric tales of wrestling bears, sword sparring, and dancing goats, these stories convey not only the horrors of war, but also the rich social and religious diversity of a country whose legacy of generosity, courage and tolerance is rapidly being eroded by a climate of greed. Stories and Scenes is a moving testament to the pride and heritage of this ‘small beautiful country’.
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Stories & Scenes From Mount Lebanon
At the outbreak of civil war in 1975 Mahmoud Khalil Saab realised that Lebanon would be changed forever. A man with a deep love for his country, he immediately set about recording eye-witness accounts of terrible events as they unfolded, as well as stories and anecdotes passed down from one generation to the next. Drawing upon historical documents and old folkloric tales of wrestling bears, sword sparring, and dancing goats, these stories convey not only the horrors of war, but also the rich social and religious diversity of a country whose legacy of generosity, courage and tolerance is rapidly being eroded by a climate of greed. Stories and Scenes is a moving testament to the pride and heritage of this ‘small beautiful country’.
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Stories & Scenes From Mount Lebanon

Stories & Scenes From Mount Lebanon

by Mahmoud Khalil Saab
Stories & Scenes From Mount Lebanon

Stories & Scenes From Mount Lebanon

by Mahmoud Khalil Saab

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Overview

At the outbreak of civil war in 1975 Mahmoud Khalil Saab realised that Lebanon would be changed forever. A man with a deep love for his country, he immediately set about recording eye-witness accounts of terrible events as they unfolded, as well as stories and anecdotes passed down from one generation to the next. Drawing upon historical documents and old folkloric tales of wrestling bears, sword sparring, and dancing goats, these stories convey not only the horrors of war, but also the rich social and religious diversity of a country whose legacy of generosity, courage and tolerance is rapidly being eroded by a climate of greed. Stories and Scenes is a moving testament to the pride and heritage of this ‘small beautiful country’.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780863565700
Publisher: Saqi Books
Publication date: 08/01/2004
Pages: 320
Product dimensions: 6.50(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.10(d)

Table of Contents

Rulers and Battles
Strength and Virility
Manly Escapades
Knowledge, Principles and Moral Deeds
Beliefs and Religious Morals
Anecdotes
Scenes
Saabisms
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