2 Flashcards
The Prophet
Khalil Gibran
The book is made up of 26 prose poems, delivered as sermons by a wise man called Al Mustapha. He is about to set sail for his homeland after 12 years in exile on a fictional island when the people of the island ask him to share his wisdom on the big questions of life: love, family, work and death.
The Prophet
Rubaiyat
Omar khayyam
Half a day
- win noble prize in 1988
Naguib mahfouz
an allegorical story about a young boy’s first day of school, which represents his entire life journey from childhood to old age.
Half a day
The story tells about the struggle of a young leader, Waiyaki, to unite the two villages of Kameno and Makuyu through sacrifice and pain. The novel is set during the colonial period, when white settlers arrived in Kenya’s “White Highlands”, and has a mountain setting.
The River Between
follows the story of Okonkwo, a revered member of a native tribe, as his life is torn apart by the negative effects of colonialism, leaving him eventually dead by suicide.
Things fall apart (nigerian author)
The money order
Ousmane Sernbene
about a man who receives a money order from his family abroad. He goes to the post office to cash it but faces bureaucratic obstacles and indifference from the clerks. Frustrated by the lack of help, he leaves empty-handed and disappointed.
The money order
Dusyanta, a king in northern India, is racing along in his chariot, preparing to shoot a deer. Suddenly, a forest
Sakantula
is a Sanskrit play about a Brahman named Chārudatta who has given all his wealth to those in need. The married Chārudatta falls in love …
The little clay cart
is a magnificent mausoleum built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth in 1631
The taj mahal
an ancient Indian text, is a comprehensive guide to sensual and emotional life, including sexuality, love, and the pursuit of pleasure (kama). While known for its depictions of sexual positions, it also covers broader aspects of life, such as courtship, finding a partner, maintaining a relationship, and the philosophy of love.
64 hours of love
Kama-sutra
Ancient india shakespeare of sanskrit
Kalidasa
Queen of psychological queen
Anita Desai
