Celestial bodies
(Book)
Uniform Title
Author
Contributors
Booth, Marilyn, translator.
Published
[Place of publication not identified] : Catapult , [2019]
ISBN
9781948226943, 1948226944, 9781912240166 (paperback), 1912240165 (paperback)
Physical Desc
xi, 243 pages pages : genealogical table ; 21 cm
Status
Wakefield - Lower Level
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Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Translation of Sayyidāt al-qamar.
Description
In the village of al-Awafi in Oman live three sisters. Mayya Marries after a heartbreak. Asma marries from a sense of duty. Khawla rejects all offers while waiting for her beloved, who has emigrated to Canada. Celestial Bodies is the story of the history and people of modern Oman told through one family's losses and loves.
Language
Translated from the Arabic.
Awards
The Man Booker International Prize, 2019.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (Style Guide)
Alharthi, J., & Booth, M. (2019). Celestial bodies. Catapult.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Alharthi, Jokha and Marilyn, Booth. 2019. Celestial Bodies. Catapult.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Alharthi, Jokha and Marilyn, Booth. Celestial Bodies. Catapult, 2019.
UCL Harvard Citation (Style Guide)Alharthi, J. and Booth, M. (2019). Celestial bodies. [Place of publication not identified]: Catapult.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (Style Guide)Alharthi, Jokha, and Marilyn Booth. Celestial Bodies. Catapult, 2019.
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