Grandmother's Stories

In a stunning collection, Reda al-Dabbagh has unearthed a treasure trove of Syrian fairy tales, bringing the East to life in a compendium rivalling the Arabian Nights for its grandeur and beauty, fable and fantasy. In his introduction, al-Dabbagh discusses the impact of civil war on his homeland, and how fairy tales have the power to unite us in our darkest moments. In stories that spring from the page with pace and precision, we meet a wicked genie, a foolish sultan, a hungry hyena, a runaway princess... Grandmother's Stories: Tales from Old Syria is a dazzling depiction of Eastern tradition transcribed and translated for modern readers young and old. With colourful characters, exotic settings, and plenty of twists and turns, these are fairy tales to read for years to come.