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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 麻豆社 Radio 4 in March 2021.

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14 minutes

Last on

Tue 14 Jan 2025 05:45
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra

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  • Fri 5 Mar 2021 15:45
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  • Sun 7 Mar 2021 00:30
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  • Mon 13 Jan 2025 15:45
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 13 Jan 2025 21:45
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  • Tue 14 Jan 2025 05:45
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra