
A captivating set of nine short stories invites listeners into the hidden corners of the Middle East, where desert silence and mountain shadows shape legends that linger in the mind. Drawn from the author’s years living among the people of Tetuan, Morocco, each tale weaves together folklore, mysticism and the everyday rhythms of a world far from Western streets. The narratives pulse with the scent of spice markets, the echo of temple bells, and the restless whisper of ancient sands, offering a vivid tableau that feels both exotic and intimately human.
The storytelling balances scholarly insight with vivid imagination, making the mysteries of the Orient accessible without sacrificing their depth. Rich, atmospheric prose brings to life phantom cities, enigmatic palaces, and encounters with enigmatic figures, all filtered through the perspective of someone who has walked these lands and studied their languages. Listeners will find themselves drawn into a world where the ordinary and the uncanny coexist, sparking curiosity about cultures that remain both familiar and elusive.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (363K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2013-06-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1850–1911
A widely traveled rabbi and storyteller, he brought Jewish life in the Russian Empire to English-language readers through fiction, essays, and historical romances. His work draws on years spent in Eastern Europe, North Africa, Britain, and the United States.
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