num_pages: 306
description: The Gates of Damascus is a beautifully drawn portrait of daily life in modern-day Syria. Through her intimate contact with Hala, a Damascene, Lieve Joris experiences the routines and celebrations of domestic life in the Middle East. She also witnesses the impact of Syrian politics on the lives of ordinary people. A travel writing classic, Lieve Joris's book offers a unique insight into the complexities of the Arab world. 'She has expanded the boundaries of travel writing.'Times Literary Supplement
language: English
title: The Gates of Damascus
titlecomplete: The Gates of Damascus
genres: Literature, Nonfiction, Travel
ratings_count: 324
awards: awardedAt: 915177600000
name: Vondel Prize
category: Sam Garrett
publisher: Lonely Planet