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Stripped to the Bone

- Portraits of Syrian Women

Om Stripped to the Bone

Seven short stories about the plight of Syrian women, all different, in all walks of life, whether in the homeland or abroad, intersperssed with well-known Middle Eastern poetry and songs. A reflection of life in Syria, with light shed on aspects of the culture, people's names, and Arabic and Persian words. The writing shows inter-connectedness, extended families and a network of caring, among persons of various faiths. Fictional portraits, but infused with realism and true to life. Memories of childhood, forbidden love, motherhood, disappointment, self-discovery and more. An exploration of the Syrian homeland through its women. Short, simple and appealing writing that touches on delicate issues.

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  • Språk:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781927032756
  • Bindende:
  • Paperback
  • Sider:
  • 180
  • Utgitt:
  • 24. mai 2017
  • Utgave:
  • 2
  • Dimensjoner:
  • 133x203x10 mm.
  • Vekt:
  • 209 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-4 uker
Forventet levering: 27. november 2024

Beskrivelse av Stripped to the Bone

Seven short stories about the plight of Syrian women, all different, in all walks of life, whether in the homeland or abroad, intersperssed with well-known Middle Eastern poetry and songs. A reflection of life in Syria, with light shed on aspects of the culture, people's names, and Arabic and Persian words. The writing shows inter-connectedness, extended families and a network of caring, among persons of various faiths. Fictional portraits, but infused with realism and true to life. Memories of childhood, forbidden love, motherhood, disappointment, self-discovery and more. An exploration of the Syrian homeland through its women. Short, simple and appealing writing that touches on delicate issues.

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