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Pashtun Tales from the Pakistan-Afghan Frontier

by Aisha Ahmad, Roger Boase · 2003

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These oral tales were collected in the tribal areas on the Pakistan-Afghan frontier, a region described as the last free place on earth. With their blend of wit, fantasy, comedy and romance, they reflect the Pashtun code of honour and way of life.

Genre
folklorefolkloreMore like thisLess of thishumorhumorMore like thisLess of thismyths and folkloremyths and folkloreMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of thisAfghanistanAfghanistanMore like thisLess of thisPakistanPakistanMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 379 pages

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