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The Gates of Damascus is a beautifully drawn portrait of daily life in modern-day Syria. Through her intimate contact with Hala, a Damascene, Lieve Joris experiences the routines and celebrations of domestic life in the Middle East. She also witnesses the impact of Syrian politics on the lives of ordinary people. A travel writing classic, Lieve Joris's book offers a unique insight into the complexities of the Arab world. 'She has expanded the boundaries of travel writing.'Times Literary Supplement
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Lonely Planet Journeys: The Gates of Damascus, Sam Garrett, Lieve Joris
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- Title
- Lonely Planet Journeys: The Gates of Damascus
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sam Garrett, Lieve Joris
- Publisher
- Lonely Planet
- Released
- 1996
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 306
- ISBN10
- 0864423683
- ISBN13
- 9780864423689
- Series
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- The Gates of Damascus is a beautifully drawn portrait of daily life in modern-day Syria. Through her intimate contact with Hala, a Damascene, Lieve Joris experiences the routines and celebrations of domestic life in the Middle East. She also witnesses the impact of Syrian politics on the lives of ordinary people. A travel writing classic, Lieve Joris's book offers a unique insight into the complexities of the Arab world. 'She has expanded the boundaries of travel writing.'Times Literary Supplement