by Lieve Joris · Lonely Planet Publications · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780864423689
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«The Gates of Damascus» is a travel literature book by Lieve Joris, published by Lonely Planet Publications in paperback (306 pages, in English).
Through her friendship with Hala, a woman from Damascus, Lieve Joris explores domestic life and family relationships in Syrian society, as well as the impact of the country's politics on ordinary people. The narrative combines routines, celebrations and tensions to offer an intimate look at the Arab world.
Original title: De poorten van Damascus, originally published in 1993. This English edition, published in 1996 and translated by Sam Garrett, belongs to the Lonely Planet Journeys collection.
Aimed at readers interested in travel literature, Middle Eastern culture and everyday life in contemporary Syria.
