Khoury, Elias
Gate of the Sun
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099461593
- author:
- Khoury, Elias
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
In a makeshift hospital in a refugee camp, a young man nurses an aging Palestinian freedom fighter back to health. As his patient lies in a coma, the young man begins to tell stories of their people's exile in Lebanon, weaving a tale of suffering, hope, and resilience. Through these stories, the young man also shares the extraordinary life of his patient, creating a narrative that spans generations and explores the complexities of identity and belonging. As the young man's tales unfold, the boundaries between past and present begin to blur. The reader is transported to deserted peasant villages, refugee camps, and the streets of Beirut, where the Lebanese civil war has left its mark. Elias Khoury's masterful storytelling weaves together true-life tales collected over the course of seven years, creating a monumental and spellbinding saga. Through its characters and their stories, Gate of the Sun explores the human experience of exile, displacement, and the search for a sense of home. This powerful and moving novel is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the human spirit.
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