Posted on 04/23/2002 7:24:41 PM PDT by Icthus
Saddam's Romantic Novel to Hit the Stage
BAGHDAD, Iraq (Reuters) - A romantic novel apparently written by Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (news - web sites) has been adapted for the stage and will be performed this week in the Iraqi National Theater's biggest ever production, officials said.
"Zabibah and the King," published over a year ago to rave reviews from the local press, is a tragic tale of a ruler who falls in love with an unhappily married woman.
The novel has been adapted by Palestinian-born poet Adeeb Nasir.
"It took me one year to read the epic novel ... but I made it into a play in 15 days," Nasir was quoted as saying in an information pack distributed by the Ministry of Culture ahead of Friday's performance.
The rapturous reception given by Iraqi media to the book and a second novel, "The Fortified Castle," left few in doubt as to who penned the anonymous works.
The heroine Zabibah, who separates from her husband but refuses to marry the king, is raped on Jan. 17 -- the same day U.S.-led forces launched the 1991 offensive that drove Iraq out of Kuwait.
The king dies after capturing the rapists and avenging Zabibah's honor.
"....so gently, yet firmly, I rubbed the nerve gas into her heaving bosom, knowing that she wanted it all along. All I could hear was her gasps, as my weapon of mass destruction found her most populated areas...."
Along with some American 2000 pound lazer guides smart bombs.
We are coming for you DIRTBAG!
"To Love a Camel," or
"In The Love Boat With My Goat."
Yea....but haven't you heard? ".. the Iraqi National Theater's biggest ever production.."
Saddam was so inspired by Adolf that he's going to call his next book, "Mein Kamel".
...the slender shape of the lonely minaret spoke to me. I turned to glance at the freshly groomed and oiled camel chained to my bedpost. The coolness of the tile floor compromised the heat of my intentions, but only for a fleeting moment. The modified bridal dress I had ordered was...
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