Selection of Arabic Novels. Volume 1

Author: Shi Yanchun
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: "The Path to the Sun" is one of the novels, telling the story of a group of mountain farmers in Syria during World War I. The son of the farmer, Kaziz, refuses to die as cannon fodder for the Ottoman Empire and, to escape the tragic fate of being forcibly conscripted, endures countless hardships and finally breaks free from the clutches of the Turkish police. Disgusted with the farmer life, Kaziz coincidentally meets Shams, the daughter of the chief disguised as a man, and the two strike up a friendship instantly, becoming inseparable. When Shams reveals her true identity, their relationship quickly evolves from friendship to an unwavering love. To win the girl he loves and pursue the sun in his heart, Kaziz embarks on a arduous struggle, ultimately achieving his wish. The novel portrays the Syrian people's determination to fight against the oppressive rule of the Ottoman Turkish regime and their relentless struggle against nature, embodying their steadfast belief in independence and freedom, as well as their unyielding spirit in pursuing a better life.