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Jun 16, 2008 · Marston’s “Hand of Fatima” includes a father who bestows a golden trinket on his daughter. Many of the author’s stories demonstrate the Arab people’s great generosity. The titular story has an O. Henry “Gift of the Magi,” quality to it.
- Elsa Marston
3. The Hand of Fatima: A story from Lebanon: Which comes first—loyalty to others or faith in your own dreams? pp. 49-68
- Elsa Marston
- 2008
English. Includes notes which place the stories in context. Santa Claus in Baghdad: a story from Iraq (2000) -- Faces: a story from Syria -- The hand of Fatima: a story from Lebanon -- The olive grove: a story from Palestine -- In line: a story from Egypt -- Scenes in a Roman theater: a story from Tunisia -- Honor: a story from Jordan -- The ...
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When Hernando meets a black-eyed beauty, Fatima, she becomes the love of his life. Driven by hatred and jealousy, his stepfather condemns Hernando to slavery and steals Fatima for himself.
The Hand of Fatima - Summary (Elsa Marston) | PDF. The hand of Fatima - summary (Elsa Marston) - Free download as PDF File (.pdf) or read online for free. Handwritten summary of the story "The hand of Fatima" by Elsa Marston.
This lively collection of eight short stories about Arab teenagers living in Iraq, Tunisia, Egypt, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and a Palestinian refugee camp engagingly depicts young people's experiences growing up in the Middle East. The characters, drawn from urban and rural settings and from different classes as well as a mix of ...
