One of the great love stories from the Arab past. This traditional tale tells of the hopeless love of the black slave Antar for the beautiful high-born Abla. How can he, a mere slave, win her hand in marriage? Sunflower Books serves to relay cultural and historical anecdotes from the Arab world, in an intriguing manner and elegant style. Dar El Shorouk takes pride in collaborating with an icon of Modern Arabic culture, Mr. Denys Johnson-Davies in publishing this unique series for young readers.