The King and the Widow

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Le Pont International Ltd

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491_9780991448807

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A short poem, transmitted by the authors great-grandfather to his grandfather, then to his father, and in turn to him, inspired Emile Tubiana to write this account of a kings love at first sight for a beautiful and virtuous widow. The story is set in Baghdad, during the reign of Harun Al-Rashid, in the time that followed the battles between the caliphate and the Byzantines. A victorious general helps the widow outwit the king without acceding to his demand and emerge with results delightful to all.

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A short poem, transmitted by the authors great-grandfather to his grandfather, then to his father, and in turn to him, inspired Emile Tubiana to write this account of a kings love at first sight for a beautiful and virtuous widow. The story is set in Baghdad, during the reign of Harun Al-Rashid, in the time that followed the battles between the caliphate and the Byzantines. A victorious general helps the widow outwit the king without acceding to his demand and emerge with results delightful to all.