Arabian Tales: Short Stories from the Arabian Gulf (Arabian Culture)

This book is intended to be used by visitors to the Arabian Gulf, expatriate residents, locals and anyone with an interest in Arabian culture. These Arabian tales are moving allegorical stories of desert raiding parties, love and death, trust and betrayal, sacrifice and suffering, and so much more. Some excite interest or sympathy in the listener; others amusement. A few bring characters and events that are so evocative and potent that they awaken a deep response, that rather than fading in the memory, they become more intense as time passes. They also provide a glimpse of what is important in Arabian Gulf life, as transmitted from generation to generation, whilst interwoven within a tale. This is part of their enduring appeal. “This was a wonderful book to read on the plane on the way to the Middle East. It really ‘set me up’ for the cultural shift from Western to Arabian” – Adam Salazar, Business Entrepreneur, New York, United States of America.“These stories were like a really nice piece of cake which you cannot leave until it is finished! Much fun and tears” – Elspeth Fullerton, Interior Designer, London, England.“All of life is in these tales and a lot more! What a fascinating read and a great writing style” – Jack Wilson, Oil Industry Engineer, Adelaide, South Australia.