Title
The honey thief / Najaf Mazari, Robert Hillman.
ISBN
9780670026487 hardcover
0670026484 hardcover
Published
New York, New York : Viking, [2011]
Language
English
Description
290 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm
Call Number
PR9619.4.M37565 H66 2011
Dewey Decimal Classification
823/.92
Summary
"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. "-- Provided by publisher.
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.
