Vintage Arabic Book – "المسبحة: قربان الحب" (The Rosary: The Offering of Love)
Kitabi Series by Helmy Mourad – 1950s
This is a rare, vintage Arabic edition from the renowned Kitabi series, published by Helmy Mourad. It features the first part of the complete translation of "The Rosary," the beloved romantic novel by Florence Louisa Barclay. The translation is skillfully rendered by نجيب ميخائيل بشارة (Najeeb Michael Bishara).
**Details & Features:**
- **Title:** المسبحة: قربان الحب (The Rosary: The Offering of Love)
- **Author:** Florence Louisa Barclay
- **Translator:** نجيب ميخائيل بشارة (Najeeb Michael Bishara)
- **Series:** Kitabi (كتابي)
- **Edition:** Thirty-ninth book
- **Publication Year:** 1950s
- **Language:** Arabic
- **Format:** Soft cover, pocket-sized book
- **Published in:** Egypt
- **Editor-in-Chief and Owner:** حلمي مراد (Helmy Mourad)
- **Publication Frequency:** Monthly, issued at the beginning of each month
- **Motto:** مصباح الفكر للإغريق (The Lamp of Thought for the Greeks)
- **Condition:** Very good
**Themes & Significance:**
This book offers a romantic narrative centered on devotion and self-sacrifice in love. As part of the influential Kitabi series, it brings Barclay’s emotionally rich storytelling to Arabic readers. Translator Najeeb Michael Bishara preserves the essence of the original, connecting readers to universal themes of faith, love, and sacrifice. The Kitabi series played a vital role in introducing Arabic readers to global literature, fostering cross-cultural understanding in a vibrant literary era.
**Collectibility & Condition:**
This thirty-ninth edition is a rare find, perfect for collectors of vintage Arabic literature and those interested in romantic classics in translation. Its soft cover, pocket design reflects the accessible reading culture of the time.
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