Maf

If the second line did terminate in Mafá’ílun, as in the original scheme, it would be the first Zarb of the same ‘Arúz; if it did end in Fa’úlun (U — —) or Mafá’íl (U — —) it would represent the third or fourth subdivision of this first class respectively.

The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night 2006

There's a hit novel in Britain narrated by the Maltese terrier that Frank Sinatra gave her, which she named "Maf," for Mafia, and three movies in the works about her.

StarTribune.com rss feed 2010

Maf (above) was a little white French poodle who was given to MM in New York by Frank Sinatra.

The other Marilyn and her dogs The Nag 2009

Because of my sterling literary credentials, I've been asked to review this British pooch's new memoir: "The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog and of His Friend Marilyn Monroe," ghosted by this novelist guy Andrew O'Hagan.

Michiko Kakutani Writes Review As Brian The Dog From 'Family Guy' The Huffington Post 2010

In fact, Andrew O'Hagan's title is somewhat misleading: although certainly chock-full of the life and opinions of Maf the dog, his novel provides those of Marilyn Monroe only in sporadic and impressionistic glimpses – what you might call a "dog's-eye view".

The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog, and of his Friend Marilyn Monroe by Andrew O'Hagan 2010

Likewise, Maf changes the target of Monroe's famous ad lib in All About Eve from casting-couch producers to literary critics: "Why do critics always look like unhappy rabbits?"

The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog, and of his Friend Marilyn Monroe by Andrew O'Hagan 2010

Sinatra did indeed give Marilyn a Maltese terrier near the end of her life, a dog she rather wickedly named Mafia, or Maf for short (some claim the dog's full name was Mafia Honey).

The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog, and of his Friend Marilyn Monroe by Andrew O'Hagan 2010

The New York Times lead critic Michiko Kakutani made a splash on the internet this morning by publishing a review of Andrew O'Hagan's new book "The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog and of His Friend Marilyn Monroe" in the voice of Brian the dog from the TV series "Family Guy."

Michiko Kakutani Writes Review As Brian The Dog From 'Family Guy' The Huffington Post 2010

Such is the value of association with Marilyn that two Polaroids of Maf sold for more than $220,000 in Christie's 1999 auction of her effects.

The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog, and of his Friend Marilyn Monroe by Andrew O'Hagan 2010

Faced with a title as arch as The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog, and of his Friend Marilyn Monroe, the staunchest critical objectivity might fail.

The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog, and of his Friend Marilyn Monroe by Andrew O'Hagan 2010