I found this gem while looking for printings of Hanauer’s Folk-lore of the Holy Land. There are only six tales but they are told with much passion and vivacity. They really are a delight, besides my joy at finding Palestinian fairy tales I haven’t read before. Some were similar to ones found in other collections. Jana the Atraj Virgin, for example, is a variation of Nani, Daughter of Nani. For my part, I find Jana to be more engaging.
This book is available on Kindle here.
Contents
- Jana the Atraj Virgin
- Qalanswa
- Tamara
- Prince Baldpate
- Shattir Hasan
- The Forsaken Queen