Antar: A Bedoueen Romance Paperback - 2006

""Antar: A Bedouin Romance"" is a novel written by Terrick Hamilton that tells the story of Antar, a young Bedouin boy who grows up to become a legendary warrior and poet. The book is set in the Arabian desert during the 6th century and follows Antar's journey from a lowly slave to a respected member of his tribe.As a child, Antar is rejected by his tribe due to his mixed race heritage. He is taken in as a slave by his father's tribe and grows up alongside his master's daughter, Abla. Despite their different social statuses, Antar and Abla develop a deep love for each other that is tested by the challenges they face in their society.Antar's bravery and skill in battle earn him the respect of his tribe and eventually lead him to become a hero in the eyes of all Bedouin people. His poetry also gains him fame and admiration, especially for his love poems to Abla.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and identity in the context of Bedouin society. It also provides a glimpse into the cultural practices and traditions of the Bedouin people, including their code of honor and their reliance on camels for survival in the harsh desert environment.Overall, ""Antar: A Bedouin Romance"" is a captivating tale of adventure, romance, and self-discovery that transports readers to a different time and place.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.