Dongola
Idrīs ʻAlī
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Dongola
by Idrīs ʻAlī, Idris Ali, Peter Theroux
Published
February 1999
Publisher
University of Arkansas Press
Pages
114
ISBN-13
9781557285324
ISBN-10
1557285322
Description
In this, the first Nubian novel ever translated, Awad Shalali, a Nubian worker in modern Egypt, dreams of Dongola - the capital of medieval Nubia, now lost to the flood waters of the Aswan High Dam. In Dongola, the Nubians reached their zenith. They defeated and dominated Upper Egypt, and their archers, deadly accurate in battle, were renowned as "the bowmen of the glance.". Halima, Awad's wife, must deal with the reality of today's Nubia, a poverty-stricken bottomland. Men like Awad now work in Cairo for good wages while the women remain at home in squalor, dominated by the Islam of their conquerors and ignorant of the glory now covered by the Nile's water. Left to tend Awad's sick mother and his dying country, Halima grows despondent and learns the truth behind the Upper Egyptian lyric: "Time, you are a traitor - what have you done with my love?". Through his character's pain and suffering, Idris Ali paints in vibrant detail, with wit and a keen sense of history's absurdities, the story of cultures and hearts divided, of lost lands - impossible dreams, and abandoned loves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Dongola?
This edition of Dongola has approximately 114 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Dongola?
For most readers, Dongola typically takes between 2h 23m and 1h 35m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 28,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 54m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 28,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Dongola?
The estimated word count for Dongola is approximately 28,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Dongola?
Dongola was written by Idrīs ʻAlī, Idris Ali, Peter Theroux.
When was Dongola published?
The publication date for this specific edition is February 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.