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States of Passion by Nihad Sirees - PEN Award – Pushkin Press
Jounieh, Keserouan
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States of Passion by Nihad Sirees (Winner of the English PEN Award) – Pushkin Press
Price negotiable within reason.
Summary:
"A mysterious tale-within-a-tale of family secrets by the most prominent Syrian author working today
The world is so strange. The strangest things are the stories you overhear.
When a hapless bureaucrat finds himself stranded in the countryside during a raging storm, he seeks refuge in a grand yet isolated mansion, inhabited by only an elderly gentleman and his unwelcoming servant.
The tale of family secrets he encounters while sheltering there begins with a faded photograph in yellowed newspaper, of a beautiful woman stepping off a train at Aleppo station many years ago. It transports him to Syria's golden age, to the heart of the mysterious unconventional banat al-ishreh - the infamous women who live, dance and play music together - and into a tangled web of forbidden love.
States of Passion is a beautifully spun, playful novel about what it means to live within a memory of the past - and about the many faces of a city that might have been. "
Listing Details:
- Author: Nihad Sirees
- Publisher: Pushkin Press
- Language: English
- Condition: Pre-owned but in exceptional, like-new reading condition. The dark, elegant cover artwork is perfectly clean, the edges are sharp, and the spine remains completely firm and uncreased.
- Stored with care in a clean, smoke-free home.
Immerse yourself in a sweeping, beautifully written tale of love, destiny, and passion in the Arab world! 📖✨🌹
Selling a pristine paperback copy of "States of Passion" by Nihad Sirees, translated into English and beautifully formatted by Pushkin Press. This captivating novel is a recognized masterpiece of modern Middle Eastern literature and proudly carries the English PEN Award distinction for outstanding international fiction.
An absolute must-read for fans of rich contemporary fiction, translation literature, or anyone looking to add a profoundly moving, thought-provoking narrative to their bookshelf.
About the Book:
Set against a vividly drawn cultural backdrop, States of Passion weaves an intricate story about the nature of love, desire, and social expectations. Sirees, renowned for his sharp storytelling and deep psychological insights, delivers a compelling, unforgettable narrative that is both lyrical and deeply engaging.
- Location: Available for local pickup in Jounieh. Delivery shipping can be coordinated.
- Send a DM to add this award-winning modern classic to your library today!
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