Khalifeh, Sahar
Passage to the Plaza (Arab List)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780857427700
- author:
- Khalifeh, Sahar
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Seagull Books London Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 2.3 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
In Bab Al-Saha, a quarter of Nablus, Palestine, a house stands as a refuge for those in need. Here, Nuzha's life becomes intertwined with that of Hussam, Samar, and Sitt Zakia, each struggling to find their place amidst the turmoil of the 1987 Intifada. As conflict rages on, the notion of freedom, love, respectability, nationhood, and women's rights are put to the test. Through the eyes of its female protagonists, Passage to the Plaza offers a unique perspective on the experience of war, shattering the myth of a uniform gendered experience of conflict. This groundbreaking story vividly recounts the lives of those living through one of the most pivotal moments in Palestinian history, providing a powerful exploration of identity, community, and resilience.
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