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“Intensely felt…. Teeming with sorcerers, enchanted animals, jinns, and dervishes….Shah’s Moroccans and the shards of their tales create a brilliant literary mosaic.”—Booklist "Creates moments of wonderment.... And worthy of note, especially in these times, is its illumination of a part of Arabic culture that is gracious, gentle and wise."—Cleveland Plain Dealer“A spellbinding journey from Casablanca to Fez and Marrakech…unforgettable… Highly recommended for larger armchair travel collections and for collections on the Arab world.” —Library Journal“Simply irresistible…bursts with quirky characters, Moroccan lore, desert and urban landscapes, odd encounters, an incisively curious and adventure-seeking mind, and a lust for and fascination with ancient tales.” —Providence Journal“Mesmerizing …brings the sights, sounds, and smells of modern Morocco to vibrant life …an enthralling triumph.” —National Geographic Traveler
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About the Author
Tahir Shah was born into an Anglo-Afghan family with roots in the mountain stronghold of the Hindu Kush. Most of his eleven books (in a dozen languages) and four television documentaries have chronicled a series of fabulous journeys in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. He lives with his wife and two children in Casablanca.
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Product details
Paperback: 388 pages
Publisher: Bantam; Reprint edition (March 24, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0553384430
ISBN-13: 978-0553384437
Product Dimensions:
5.5 x 0.9 x 8.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.3 out of 5 stars
77 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#41,012 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
Once in awhile you come across a book so wonderful that like a hidden treasure, part of you doesn't want to let anyone know about it and the other wants to tell everyone. This is how In Arabian Nights: A Caravan of Moroccan Dreams by Tahir Shah is for me. After eyeing a beautiful leatherbound version of The Arabian Nights by Richard Francis Burton, I had wandered over to the travel books trying to make up my mind about whether to purchase the massive book of tales. As I stood scanning the travel books, I saw In Arabian Nights out of the corner of my eye. Coincidence? I picked up the book started thumbing through it and grew rather excited. I could tell there was something different about this book, something magical.After purchasing the book, I grabbed a cup of coffee and cozied up. The book has not left my side since I opened it. Even though at times I had to venture out for various reasons, I could feel the stories safely in my bag waiting for my return. For those who like me, until reading this book, have not heard of Tahir Shah, you might be surprised to hear that his previous book The Caliph's House is one of Time magazine's Ten Best Books of the Year. I love knowing that there is another book waiting for me.In Arabian Nights, Tahir Shah sets off on a journey to find his story. Through his travels the historical value the East placed on the power of storytelling for imparting wisdom is revealed, also sadly how the culture of storytelling is corroding, in danger of vanishing completely. But there is a glimmer of hope as Tahir finds a few of the faithful, ekking out an existence in little known corners, who remain guardians of the tales which have been passed down for generations. Though Tahir Shah grew up in a household which valued storytelling, as his father was also a writer and storyteller, we see that with each story any veil of familiarity is destroyed and he steps into a greater understanding of the power of stories. His passion is transmitted in the words which seap through the pages of this book, awakening the reader to "a kingdom waiting to be discovered"."Clear your minds, he would say. Close your eyes. Listen to the sound of my voice... Once upon a time in a kingdom far away... Within a moment it had pulled us in, taken over, and we were lost in its realm. That was it. My father never told us how the stories worked. He didn't reveal the layers, the nuggets of information, the fragments of truth and fantasy. He didn't need to - because, given the right conditions, the stories activated, sowing themselves."Readers who will enjoy: teachers, storytellers, writers, parents, lovers of The Arabian Nights and dreamers.Goodreads rating: 5/5
On the edge of the desert a woman took In Arabian Nights from my hands. She smiled, 'Yes, I'm reading it.' She held it to her chest, the pages locked within her grip. 'It was recommended to me; a great read.' She turned away.In retrospect, if I'd known how good it was I might have considered fighting her for it...In Arabian Nights is one of the few books I've read where the thought 'I must reread this', ran as constant background noise in my head. This is a story about stories. It is a story about story tellers. And it is a story about the healing and wisdom that stories bring.At its simplest, this is a story about author, Tahir Shah. Shah was born in Afghanistan to Indian/Afghan parents. His father was Idries Shah a world renowned author and storyteller. Tahir grew up in England until moving to Casablanca in 2003, a move that inspired his critically acclaimed book, The Caliph's House. In 2005, whilst filming a documentary in Pakistan, he and his film crew were arrested as suspected terrorists. After sixteen days of interrogation they were released. His incarceration is at the heart of this book. It haunts his dreams and drives him to find answers in the cryptic and seemingly simple tales that underpin Moroccan culture.It is also a story about Morocco; about the people who work for and with him, the people who entertain and inspire. It wends its way through their superstitions and their passions, and the lessons that they seek to impart.And it is a collection of the stories that are told and retold in Moroccan coffee houses and offices, in the medinas and workshops. Shah draws from those he meets a collection of stories that have been passed down through generations. For him, storytellers are not merely entertainers, but also custodians of a wisdom and knowledge that stretches through time.This is a beautiful book; one that makes you want to go out and find the story that is living in your own heart.
I picked up 'In Arabian Nights' to prepare for a trip to Morocco. I expected a typical travelogue narrative with the author traveling about the country and sharing their journeys throughout. I was pleasantly surprised to realize that this is a different kind of travelogue (if it can even be called that). Though you won't follow Shah on an assortment of trips throughout Morocco (there are some), this book better serves as a form of cultural immersion into Morocco, namely the importance of storytelling and the various (what Westerners would perceive as) superstitions embedded into the culture. Highly recommended for anyone interested in or heading to Morocco themselves.
I'm a new fan of Tahir Shah, this being the third book of his I've read. This is my favorite, so far, and I think it will remain so because of the subtlety and depth of the topic: storytelling. I realized reading this that I already know the story in my heart, and it is very similar to his. It is about coming home and finally understanding the place . . . or at least realizing that the place is worth trying to understand in some mysterious and ancient way. It is about seeing without images and hearing without words.
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