Pashtun Tales
| Author | : Aisha Ahmad |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 408 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015056286266 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Download or read book Pashtun Tales written by Aisha Ahmad and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witty, macabre, beautiful and poignant. "The Independent on Sunday" These stories were collected in the tribal areas of the Pakistan-Afghan border, a region once described as the last free place on earth, where the caravan routes from Persia, India, and China historically converged. Blending wit, fantasy, comedy, and romance, these tales reflect the Pashtun code of honor and way of life. Aisha Ahmad researched Pashtun women in the tribal areas and worked as a consultant for the World Health Organization. Roger Boase is the author of "The Origin and Meaning of Courtly Love" and "The Troubadour Revival.""
