Letters From Cairo (Arab American Writing)
Pauline Kaldas
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Description for Letters From Cairo (Arab American Writing)
Hardcover. Through a collection of letters, journal entries, essays, and even local recipes, this work provides a detailed portrait of life in Cairo, recording daily revelations. This work offers insight into the complexities of Egyptian culture, alternately taking on roles of linguist and political interpreter. Series: Arab American Writing. Num Pages: 136 pages, 12 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 553.
When her husband is offered a six-month Fulbright grant to teach American literature at Cairo University, Pauline Kaldas embarks on a new journey - and an opportunity to return home. A native of Egypt, she immigrated with her parents to the United States when she was eight years old. Returning now with her own children Kaldas writes from her perspective as an Arab American, straddling two homelands and two identities. Through a colorful collection of letters, journal entries, essays, and even local recipes, she provides a richly detailed portrait of life in Cairo, recording daily revelations - and eventually reconciling ... Read more
When her husband is offered a six-month Fulbright grant to teach American literature at Cairo University, Pauline Kaldas embarks on a new journey - and an opportunity to return home. A native of Egypt, she immigrated with her parents to the United States when she was eight years old. Returning now with her own children Kaldas writes from her perspective as an Arab American, straddling two homelands and two identities. Through a colorful collection of letters, journal entries, essays, and even local recipes, she provides a richly detailed portrait of life in Cairo, recording daily revelations - and eventually reconciling ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Condition
New
Series
Arab American Writing
Number of Pages
167
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780815608547
SKU
V9780815608547
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About Pauline Kaldas
Pauline Kaldas is assistant professor of English and creative writing at Hollins University. She is the author of Egyptian Compass and co-editor of Dinarzad's Children.
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