Robert Irwin

Robert Irwin is a British author, novelist, and historian of the Arab and Islamic world. He is known for his fiction and non-fiction works, including 'The Arabian Nightmare' and 'For Lust of Knowing: The Orientalists and Their Enemies'. Irwin is also a prominent critic and has written extensively on Arabic literature and culture.

Books

This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.

  1. 1. The Arabian Nightmare

    Cover of 'The Arabian Nightmare' by Robert Irwin

    "The Arabian Nightmare" is a captivating and surreal journey through the dreams and nightmares of a young scholar named Abdulla. Set in medieval Cairo, the book explores the blurred lines between reality and fantasy as Abdulla becomes entangled in a web of magical creatures, mythical beings, and supernatural occurrences. With richly descriptive prose and a deep understanding of Arabian folklore, the story delves into themes of identity, love, and the power of storytelling, leaving readers questioning the nature of dreams and the boundaries of the human imagination.

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