How did Amin Maalouf decide to weave historical events into the personal stories of his characters?
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How did Amin Maalouf decide to weave historical events into the personal stories of his characters?
Did anyone else feel the portrayal of Lebanese identity was nuanced and complex?
What inspired the choice to set the story across multiple ports and cities in the Middle East?