Mar 23, 2012 | 300 Pages
An enchanting hymn to the Middle East, infused with the richness and beauty of classical Arabic poetry. —The Guardian
Elias Khoury’s latest novel returns to a golden age. Beirut in the 30s, unoccupied Palestine and a love affair recalled through a set of dream sequences: an Arab spring of a very different sort. —Tariq Ali, The Independent
Enthralling . . . Mesmerizing. —The Economist
Praise for NY Times Notable Book Gate of The Sun:
An imposingly rich and realistic novel, a genuine masterwork. —The New York Times Book Review
Humanity and compassion give this rich and teeming narrative its shape, creating a work that in its essence is a heartfelt plea for sanity and peace. —The Christian Science Monitor
