The Amours of Zeokinizul, King of the Kofirans

A recently uncovered Arabic manuscript, once in the hands of the celebrated traveller Krinelbol, opens a window onto a realm that has long eluded European maps: the vast kingdom of the Kofirans, ruled by the charismatic Zeokinizul. The translator’s careful preface assures readers that the narrative is rendered faithfully, preserving the original customs, politics, and the vivid imagination of a people whose seasons, manners, and passions mirror our own. This rare glimpse promises a blend of scholarly observation and lively storytelling, inviting listeners to explore an empire that existed beyond the known world of the 18th‑century globe.

The first act follows the narrator’s arrival at Zeokinizul’s court, where sumptuous feasts, elaborate ceremonies, and intricate courtly intrigue unfold. Amid these splendors, the king’s own romantic pursuits take centre stage, revealing a tapestry of love, loyalty, and rivalry that shapes the lives of nobles and commoners alike. Listeners will be drawn into the exotic atmosphere, feeling the pulse of a civilization that, though distant, resonates with universal human desire.