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The Street Philosopher and the Holy Fool: A Syrian Journey
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Author
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Marius Kociejowski.
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Publisher
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History Press
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Format
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paperback
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Product Dimensions
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7.75
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5
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ISBN
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9780750938075
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Pages/Publication Date
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293/2011
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Daedalus Item Code
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23175
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List Price: Import
Sale Price:
$4.98
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Description
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Offering an unexpected face of Syria, this unusual book describes an ancient land that has not always been a dangerous and chaotic destination. Ontario-born poet Marius Kociejowski made five journeys there, and gives us, not a guide to Syria's history and sights, but rather an inner journey that brings him into contact with fellow outsiders. Walking a narrow, humane line between reason and folly, the poet introduces us to Myrna, a Christian stigmatic; Yasser, an embittered Palestinian exile and member of al-Fatah; Paolo Dall'Oglio, a "desert father"; and the "prince of fools," Abu al-Tahib, who speaks in parables.
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