Book: The Arabian Nightmare The hero and guiding force of this epic fantasy is an insomniac young man who, unable to sleep, guides the reader through the narrow streets of Cairo-a mysterious city full of deceit and trickery. He narrates a complex tangle of dreams and imaginings that describe an atmosphere constantly shifting between sumptuously learned orientalism, erotic adventure, and dry humor. The result is a thought-provoking puzzle box of sex, philosophy, and theology.
Reminiscent of Italo Calvino, and Umberto Eco, this cult classic is finally back in print
""The Arabian Nightmare" is a conceit worthy of Borges." ("The New York Times")
"Deft and lovely . . . the smooth steely grip of Irwin's story-telling genius is a joy to read." ("The Washington Post")
Details of Book: The Arabian Nightmare Book: The Arabian Nightmare
Author: Robert Irwin
ISBN: 1585672173
ISBN-13: 9781585672172
, 978-1585672172
Binding: Paperback
Publishing Date: Apr 2002
Publisher: Overlook Press
Number of Pages: 266
Language: English