The Tales of Abu Nuwas

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Abu Nuwas sits in the bazaar telling stories to the passersby he can tempt to pay. When Najda, a poor girl, offers him a packet of spice for a story, Abu Nuwas launches into a tale about a girl named Setara and her genie. As did Scheherazade, he leaves the girl hanging in the middle of each yarn to keep her coming back for more. While relating the fantastical accounts, Abu Nuwas learns more of the spice girl's life, then finds a way to save her from a forced marriage and find a better life.

The teller of tales relates the adventures of a girl and her genie as they encounter the creatures of legend and folklore: a lonely cave demon seeking a home; a ...
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Overview

Abu Nuwas sits in the bazaar telling stories to the passersby he can tempt to pay. When Najda, a poor girl, offers him a packet of spice for a story, Abu Nuwas launches into a tale about a girl named Setara and her genie. As did Scheherazade, he leaves the girl hanging in the middle of each yarn to keep her coming back for more. While relating the fantastical accounts, Abu Nuwas learns more of the spice girl's life, then finds a way to save her from a forced marriage and find a better life.

The teller of tales relates the adventures of a girl and her genie as they encounter the creatures of legend and folklore: a lonely cave demon seeking a home; a flying, fire-breathing horse who has lost his mate; a dragon searching for his family; an evil genie hunting for the man who bottled him; and a merboy cast out of his undersea kingdom.

Editorial Reviews

Elizabeth Brenaman
Marva Dasef takes us on an exciting adventure with the included stories as well as a touching story between the teller of tales and his audience. Don't miss this exciting read!
Lorrie Unites-Struiff
Ms Dasef has once again written a wonderful tale. I would compare this book to the Arabian Nights where the weaver of tales grows fond of a young woman who returns to the bazaar to hear his stories of adventures and delights. I was captured by the tales and drawn back, just as the young woman, to read another wonderful tale from the weaver. Put this one on your list folks for a great all-age read....

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780578003788
  • Publisher: Texas Boy Publications
  • Publication date: 1/28/2011
  • Pages: 192
  • Product dimensions: 9.02 (w) x 6.00 (h) x 0.41 (d)

Meet the Author

Marva Dasef is a writer living in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and a fat white cat. Retired from thirty-five years in the software industry, she has now turned her energies to writing fiction and finds it a much more satisfying occupation. Marva has published more than forty stories in a number of on-line and print magazines, with her stories included in several Best of anthologies. She has six published books. See http://marvadasef.com for a complete list of publications.
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  • Posted January 26, 2011

    Long, long ago in a land far away . . . .

    Abu Nuwas is a weaver of words; drop a coin in his cup and he will spin you a tale of the djinns and demons, flying horses, fire-breathing dragons and talking eagles that inhabit the world of a poor little rich girl named Setara.

    Najda, the spice girl (No, no, not one of "those" spice girls - this one sells spices in the marketplace) cannot afford the piece of silver that Abu Nuwas charges for a story. A poor man himself and sympathetic to her plight, he agrees to tell her a tale in exchange for a packet of spice. So begin the stories about the adventures of Setara set within the frame story of Najda and Abu Nuwas.

    Fantasy stories of late have been much overpopulated with elves, dwarves, trolls and the rest of that overworked crew. It is refreshing indeed to meet a new and different cast of characters. The magical creatures that inhabit this book are drawn mostly from various middle eastern mythologies, plus a few made up entirely by the author.

    Setara's progression from the bored, spoiled daughter of a rich merchant to a confidant, competent young adventuress is paralleled by the growing friendship between Abu Nuwas and Najda. The conclusions of both story threads are heartwarming and satisfying. Though the story is aimed at a middle grade audience, it's a good read for all ages.

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  • Posted January 26, 2011

    Highly Recommended - great for readers of all ages!

    Marva Dasef takes us on an exciting adventure with the included stories as well as a touching story between the teller of tales and his audience. Don't miss this exciting read!

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  • Posted January 26, 2011

    A great read for all ages

    Ms Dasef has once again written a wonderful tale. I would compare this book to the Arabian Nights where the weaver of tales grows fond of a young woman who returns to the bazaar to hear his stories of adventures and delights. I was captured by the tales and drawn back, just as the young woman, to read another wonderful tale from the weaver. Put this one on your list folks for a great all-age read. Lorrie Unites-Struiff

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