# The Tale of Princess Fatima, Warrior Woman

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- Authors: [Melanie Magidow](https://www.bookquiver.com/melanie-magidow)
- Publisher: penguin_classics
- ISBN: 978-01-4313-426-8
- Pages: 288
- Published: 2022-02-24
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

The Tale of Princess Fatima - the only Arabic epic named for a woman - recounts the thrilling adventures of a legendary warrior known throughout the Middle East. After being abandoned at birth, Princess Fatima, otherwise known as Dhat al-Himma, must rely on strength and cunning to take her to the head of a powerful army. Bitter tribal warfare, stealthy ambushes and globetrotting pursuits will eventually lead Fatima back to face her father, and to confront another fierce warrior woman in a mighty showdown . . . Published in English for the first time, The Tale of Princess Fatima wonderfully recreates medieval Arabia and introduces a formidable new feminist icon.