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The Sultan's Box of Sparrows

A Sultan is forced to try and make amends after he abandons his wife for being unable to bear him a son. Read by Mona Arshi.

Poet, writer and former human rights lawyer Mona Arshi presents a dark fairy tale.

After a Sultan has his wife walled up in the garden for being unable to bear him a son he is forced to travel hundreds of miles on a quest to redeem himself.

A Miniaturist instructs him to wash his face in five rivers in order to restore good fortune but he is destined to learn some hard lessons along the way.

Written and read by Mona Arshi.

Producer: Maggie Ayre

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in March 2021.

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14 minutes

Last on

Tue 14 Jan 2025 05:45
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  • Tue 14 Jan 2025 05:45
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