Documenting the life of the first Arab woman author
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Andrea Emily Stumpf shares the extraordinary story of documenting the life of her great-great-grandmother, Sayyida Salma, the first Arab woman to publish memoirs.
We delve into her groundbreaking life, from defying cultural norms in the 19th century to her marriage to a German man, and her lasting impact on Arab and women's studies.
Andrea also discusses her collaborative translation effort with her German-born mother, bridging cultural gaps to preserve Sayyida Salma's authentic voice.
From the challenges of self-publishing to the creative freedom it offers, this episode explores the historical and personal motivations behind bringing her books Memoirs of an Arabian Princess and Letters to the Homeland to a wider audience.
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Chapters
1. Documenting the life of the first Arab woman author (00:00:00)
2. Translation of Arabian Princess Memoirs (00:00:06)
3. Legacy of Arabian Princess Memoirs (00:11:44)
4. Unpublished Manuscript Translation Publishing Journey (00:25:04)
5. Self-Publishing Journey and Marketing Strategies (00:30:00)
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