Tablet & Pen: Literary Landscapes from the Modern Middle East (Words Without Borders)

I love exposing myself to the middle eastern mind and soul but feel more commentary should be given for the extraordinary subject matter so as not to confuse specific authors' experiences with a generalization of the culture. Also, would like more written about the incredibly short lives that seems to be prevalent by the chosen authors- suicide? murder? illness?

A superb collection. Kudos to Reza Aslan for helping open up the literary landscape of the modern Middle East to a wide audience. Dramatic changes in many lands where Muslims are the majority are helping break through the simplistic stereotypical images so often conveyed through mass media. This excellent resource adds to the much-needed educational process by illuminating the hopes, challenges and ambiguities people in the wider Middle East share with all of humanity.

I purchased this book for a friend who is a German citizen, originally from Iran. She raved over the book. She particularly liked the selections from Middle Eastern country other than Iran, because she was unfamiliar with them. She studied many of the selections from Iran as a student there.

good book

does Resa has any new book?

Breathtaking

This book really puts the reader into the Middle East. I have learned so much about what life was/is like there.

i like this hardcover version :)) !!

I'm about half way through the book and ii has been a great read. Interesting and enlightening stories that resonate in your mind for days as you're thinking about the underlying messages. Highly recommended.

Quick Shipping. Fascinating book. An excellent groups of Middle Eastern writing.