Canceled Memories: A Novel - Rilegato

Yared, Nazik Saba

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ISBN 10: 081560937X ISBN 13: 9780815609377

Casa editrice: Syrcause University Press, 2009

Riassunto

Set during the Lebanese civil war, this novel chronicles the splintering of the Al-Mukhtars, a Lebanese family whose love and trust for one another is strained by the increasing economic, social, and psychological tensions that surround them. Huda, feeling helpless as a housewife, pursues a career as a university professor and immerses herself in her work and students. Sharif, trapped in a static bureaucratic position, begins to resent his wife's success and slowly withdraws from his family. When their marriage dissolves, the couple fight over the custody of their adolescent daughter. In a patriarchal society that favors the rights of the father, Huda is powerless as her daughter is taken from her. Through the author's use of flashbacks, the reader witnesses the stark contrast between the young, idealistic couple and the older husband and wife, who have become increasingly isolated and disillusioned.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Nazik Saba Yared is an acclaimed Lebanese writer and critic. She is the author of numerous books, including the novels Improvisations of a Mission String, translated by Stuart A. Hancox, and Al-Aqni`a (The Masks). Nadine Sinno is currently completing her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature at the University of Arkansas, where she also teaches world literature and composition.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Syrcause University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 081560937X
• ISBN 13: 9780815609377
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 151