The Hakawati

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The Hakawati ("storyteller" in Arabic) is a novel written by Rabih Alameddine and published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2008. The novel explores Lebanese families and cultures, and was well received by critics. [1] [2] [3]

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Set in 2003, a young man travels from Los Angeles, California to his father's death-bed in Beirut, Lebanon. He and relatives share contemporary stories and parables during the vigil. [4]

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References

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  2. "The Pull of the 'Hakawati'". NPR.org. Retrieved 2016-04-22.
  3. "The Hakawati, by Rabih Alameddine" . The Independent. 26 June 2008. Archived from the original on 2022-06-18. Retrieved 2016-04-22.
  4. Adams, Lorraine (2008-05-18). "The Hakawati - Rabih Alameddine - Book Review". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2016-04-22.