The hero and guiding force of this epic fantasy is an insomniac young man who, unable to sleep, guides the reader through the narrow streets of Cairo-a mysterious city full of deceit and trickery. He narrates a complex tangle of dreams and imaginings that describe an atmosphere constantly shifting between sumptuously learned orientalism, erotic adventure, and dry humor. The result is a thought-provoking puzzle box of sex, philosophy, and theology.
Reminiscent of Italo Calvino, and Umberto Eco, this cult classic is finally back in print!
"The Arabian Nightmare is a conceit worthy of Borges." (The New York Times)
"Deft and lovely . . . the smooth steely grip of Irwin's story-telling genius is a joy to read." (The Washington Post)
Reminiscent of Italo Calvino, and Umberto Eco, this cult classic is finally back in print!
"The Arabian Nightmare is a conceit worthy of Borges." (The New York Times)
"Deft and lovely . . . the smooth steely grip of Irwin's story-telling genius is a joy to read." (The Washington Post)
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Used availability for Robert Irwin's The Arabian Nightmare
Hardback Editions
May 1987 : USA Hardback
Paperback Editions
April 2002 : USA Paperback
January 1998 : UK Paperback
October 1987 : UK Paperback
December 1990 : UK Paperback
April 1988 : UK Paperback
April 1988 : UK Paperback
November 1983 : UK Paperback
Kindle Editions
February 2011 : Australia, UK Kindle edition