{"product_id":"women-of-sand-and-myrrh-0385423586","title":"Women of Sand and Myrrh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0385423586\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hanan al-Shaykh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA modern classic of Arab womens literature-and a poignant reminder of the enduring plight of oppressed women around the globeBrilliantly drawn . . . Al-Shaykh is one of the Arab worlds most distinguished writers.-The GuardianIn an unnamed desert state, four very different women-Suha, Tamr, Suzanne, and Nur-struggle to cope in a society where they are treated to every luxury but freedom. Through their experiences, acclaimed Lebanese novelist Hanan al-Shaykh lays bare the unusual and highly charged relations that exist in a state that denies women their humanity.First published in 1988, Women of Sand and Myrrh is not only an elegant, moving novel of lasting impact, but also a powerfully revealing insight into a long-cloistered world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHanan al-Shaykh | short stories | women's fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51819295179040,"sku":"NEW0385423586","price":12.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/61N7-m-DAAL.jpg?v=1781129553","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/women-of-sand-and-myrrh-0385423586","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}