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Goha

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4 out of 5
Based on 88 Ratings and 26 Reviews

Book Description
Dating from the eighth century, Goha and the tales about him are among the most cherished elements of Arab storytelling tradition. Colorful, cartoon-like illustrations emphasize the duality of Goha's personality: he is a fool, but one with a unique form of wisdom. Known and loved throughout the region, Goha and the tales about him are an integral part of Middle Eastern culture.
Book Information
PublisherAmideast
BindingPaperback
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages48
ISBN-109775325137
ISBN-13978-9775325136
Publication Date06/1993
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About Nessim Girgis (Illustrator) : Nessim Girgis is a published illustrator of children's books. A published credit of Nessim Girgis is Goha (Tales from Egypt & the Arab World Series).
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About Denys Johnson-Davies (Translator) : Denys Johnson-Davies is a published author, editor, and a translator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Denys Johnson-Davies include Goha The Wise Fool, Tales from Sudan, Battles of... more
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