""The Song of Our Syrian Guest"" is a novel written by William Allen Knight that tells the story of a Syrian immigrant who visits a small New England town and changes the lives of the people he meets. The Syrian guest, named Rabih, is a talented musician who is invited to stay with a local family while he performs at a nearby music festival. As he becomes acquainted with the townspeople, Rabih shares his culture and wisdom, teaching them about the beauty of simplicity and the importance of community. Through his music and ...
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""The Song of Our Syrian Guest"" is a novel written by William Allen Knight that tells the story of a Syrian immigrant who visits a small New England town and changes the lives of the people he meets. The Syrian guest, named Rabih, is a talented musician who is invited to stay with a local family while he performs at a nearby music festival. As he becomes acquainted with the townspeople, Rabih shares his culture and wisdom, teaching them about the beauty of simplicity and the importance of community. Through his music and his kind spirit, Rabih transforms the lives of those around him, including the family who hosts him, a young boy named David, and even the town's wealthiest resident. The novel explores themes of cultural exchange, hospitality, and the power of music to bring people together. It is a heartwarming and inspiring story that celebrates diversity and the human spirit.1904. This slim volume is an interpretation of the Shepherd Psalm as told by a man whose home was among the Syrian shepherds. The author writes that it was told to him by a guest straight from David's land as they sat together one night over fragrant cups of tea.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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