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Title: The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan by George N. Curzon, James J. Morier, E. G. Browne, H. R. Millar ISBN: 1-931541-12-4 Publisher: Simon Publications Pub. Date: November, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $35.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4 (4 reviews)

Rating: 1
Summary: Orientalist Literature
Comment: While this book is certainly amusing and interesting to read, it is a prime example of what we now call "Orientalist" literature. This is literature produced by western writers--in this case Morier--about the East. What is wrong with it? Morier's work are far removed from any knowledge of Persians. Yes, it is true he did learn Persian at some time--but he was primarily trained in Turkish. (But, then, from his perspective all Orientals are the same, are they not?) He presents Hajji Baba as a coniving, corrupt, and greedy. Morier's creation has become so prevalent that it still informs our view of the Middle East to this day, since many government officials and journalists look at Morier's work (and other like him) as if they are authentic. From the perspective of a Middle Eastern, however, writers like him have contributed to nothing but confusion, streotypes, and even racism. I suggest instead that you read "Season of Migration to the North" by Tayeb Saleh, the perfect anti-dote to Orientalist writing.

Rating: 5
Summary: Very readable & enjoyable
Comment: I found this book to be an excellent read! It's got subtle humor, adventure, romance, rags-to-riches-to-rags-and-back-again...if Sinbad had a distant cousin on the wrong side of the tracks, it would be Hajji Baba of Ispahan. This book, according to the intro, has a SEQUEL which covers Hajji's trip to England, but I haven't seen sign of it anywhere. Do yourself a favour and read this book.

Rating: 5
Summary: The Best Book Out of Print
Comment: Hajji Baba may be the best book out of print. It's one of those unique, authentic, hilarious books like My Family and Other Animals.