Hamid Ismailov
A Poet and Bin-Laden
- ISBN 13:
- 9781909156333
- author:
- Hamid Ismailov
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Glagoslav Publications Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 266
- Dimensions:
- 1.5 x 15 x 22.6 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Historical, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Poet and Bin-Laden: A Reality Novel by Hamid Ismailov is set against the turbulent backdrop of Central Asia in the early 21st century. The story unfolds with the narrator's haunting description of the 9/11 attacks, witnessed on TV while he was on holiday. As the narrative shifts through time, two main themes emerge: the rise of Islamic fundamentalism and the poet's journey from the outer edge to the inner sanctum of al-Qaeda. The novel explores the tension between a transcendental response to oppression and violent action, as embodied in the contrast between the book and the bomb. Along the way, Ismailov vividly recounts historical events such as the siege of Kunduz, the breakout from Shebergan prison, and the insurgency in the Ferghana Valley. Through its unique blend of history, politics, and personal narrative, A Poet and Bin-Laden offers a poignant portrayal of a complex and often fraught region.
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