I saw the date palms

The first story collection by the writer Radwa Ashour, its first edition was published in the late eighties after three of her novels. In it, she addresses scenes from life and imagination, some long, and some under the title of very short stories that do not exceed five lines; her story heroes are strong women who believe in themselves despite their different circumstances and personalities. The working woman, the peasant, the student, the maid, and the theater actress; all of them embody the strength of women and their ability to change and say no. Her writing in this collection is characterized by simple language and a close perspective on human details she narrates to us — simple and deep — just as they are in life.