Oct 24, 2011 syrian writer rafik schami has been in political exile in germany for 40 years. He lives in germany where he works as a freelance writer. Rafik schami is a german author, storyteller and critic. A hand full of stars rafik schami, translated by rika lesser on. Tunisia is a tourist country on the periphery of the arab world. Syrian writer rafik schami has been in political exile in germany for 40 years.
Best known in the englishlanguage world for two recently translated novels, the dark side of love, dubbed the great arab novel by the independent, and the calligraphers secret, schami has written his numerous novels and plays in german. A hand of stars tells in an exciting, poetic, tragic and sometimes funny way the story of the bakers boy sami from damascus, who dreams. A hand full of stars, a childs book published in 1991, was a winner of the mildred d. In 1971 he emigrated to germany, where he worked in factories and restaurantswhile studying chemistry and writing for newspapers and journals. Schami is now a successful childrens book author and a professional storyteller in the syrian tradition. A conversation with rafik schami words without borders. Dec 28, 2012 this book is not only suited for teenagers, it is also quite exciting to read for adults. In the classical arab tradition of taletelling, here is a magical book that celebrates the power of storytelling, delightfully transformed for modern sensibilities by an awardwinning author. Rafik schami was born in damascus in 1946, came to germany in 1971 and studied chemistry in heidelberg. Buy hand full of stars book online at low prices in india. Best known in the englishlanguage world for two recently translated novels, the dark side of love, dubbed the.
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A hand full of stars by rafik schami book 105 editions published between 1987 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 1,267 worldcat member libraries worldwide. Rafik schami was born in damascus in 1946, came to germany in 1971, and studied chemistry in heidelberg. Jan 01, 1987 a hand full of stars is, told by the point of the view from the protagonist and how its like growing up in damascus syria, which was the time when there was war. Librivox recording of a handful of stars, by frank w. After attending a monastery boarding school in lebanon, he. Discover book depositorys huge selection of rafik schami books online. Syria has the historic misfortune of being strategically important. A hand full of stars is, told by the point of the view from the protagonist and how its like growing up in damascus syria, which was the time when there was war. A hand full of stars isbn 9781566568401 pdf epub rafik. Seventh annual collection, and damascus nights, and more on. I didnt mean to read this book, but it compelled me fairly quickly based on just a thumb through. A hand full of stars ebook by rafik schami rakuten kobo.
Hand full of stars by rafik schami and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Written as a series of journal entries by a teenage boy living in 1980s damascus and who wants to be a journalist. Mar 15, 2016 a reissue of rafik schamis awardwinning novel. Experience a wonderfully complex world of characters and cultures as you explore modern damascus with a spirited teenage. In the dark side of love, rafik schami exploits all the resources of the classic realist novel and then goes a little further, forging a new form out of syrian orality. In the classical arab tradition of taletelling, here is a magical book that celebrates the power of storytelling, delig. Experience a wonderfully complex world of characters and cultures as you explore modern damascus with a spirited teenage boy. Rafik schami, author of damascus nights, on librarything. Rafik schami, born in syria in 1946 and resident in germany since 1971, is one of germany. Rafik schami books, author biography, and reading level. The journal diary is about whats happening in the government and whats happening to his family and his friends.
Damascusborn, germanybased childrens writer schami delivers an occasionally charming but more often unmoving tale of arabian nights and a determined effort to help a master yarnspinner regain his. June 1946 is a syriangerman author, storyteller and critic. Interview with rafik schami escape is a lifesaver in conversation with ruth renee reif, the renowned writer rafik schami gives his views on the european refugee crisis and has sharp criticism for the. The author a hand full of stars, dutton childrens books, 1990, who is a professional storyteller in germany, has written a book appropriate for both adults and young adults. The author rafik schami was born in syria in 1946 to a christian family. Born in syria in 1946, schami is the son of a baker from a syriac christian. Usually im not so keen on young adult fiction, but this was exceptionally good. In 1970, he moved to germany to evade syrian military draft and censorship. A hand full of stars by rafik schami, paperback barnes. In the classical arab tradition of taletelling, here is a magical book that celebrates the power of storytelling, delightfully. A timely, redesigned reissue of rafik schamis awardwinning novel. Damascus nights ebook by rafik schami 9781623710620.
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A hand full of stars by rafik schami fantastic fiction. Only god can tell, along with a few of those who always think they know everything. Today he is the most successful germanspeaking arabic writer. Born in syria in 1946, schami is the son of a baker from a syriac christian family.
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