The tale of Princess Fatima, warrior woman : the Arabic epic of Dhat al-Himma
2022
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'The Tale of Princess Fatima' - the only Arabic epic named for a woman - recounts the thrilling adventures of a legendary warrior known throughout the Middle East. After being abandoned at birth, Princess Fatima, otherwise known as Dhat al-Himma, must rely on strength and cunning to take her to the head of a powerful army. Bitter tribal warfare, stealthy ambushes, and globetrotting pursuits will eventually lead Fatima back to face her father, and to confront in a mighty showdown another fierce warrior woman.
Main title:
The tale of Princess Fatima, warrior woman : the Arabic epic of Dhat al-Himma / edited by Melanie Magidow.
Author:
Magidow, Melanie, editor
Imprint:
London : Penguin Classics, 2022.
Collation:
288 pages ; 20 cm
Notes:
Translated from Arabic.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9780143134268 (pbk. :)
Language:
EnglishArabic
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BRN:
2287397
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