The Song of Our Syrian Guest (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162646961)

""The Song of Our Syrian Guest"" is a novel written by William Allen Knight. The story revolves around a Syrian man named Rabih, who comes to America to study at a college in a small town. He is welcomed by a group of students who invite him to stay with them in their boarding house. The novel explores the cultural differences and misunderstandings between Rabih and the American students, as well as the challenges he faces in adjusting to a new country and language. The students learn about Rabih's experiences in Syria and his passion for music, which leads to a musical collaboration between him and the students. The novel also touches on themes of friendship, empathy, and the power of music to bridge cultural divides. Overall, ""The Song of Our Syrian Guest"" is a heartwarming and thought-provoking novel about the importance of understanding and acceptance in a diverse world.1904. This slim volume is an interpretation of the Shepherd Psalm as told by a man whose home was among the Syrian shepherds. The author writes that it was told to him by a guest straight from David's land as they sat together one night over fragrant cups of tea.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.

Author: William Allen Knight
ISBN-10: 1162646969
ISBN-13: 9781162646961
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 50
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.10d