Barghouthi, Hussein
The Blue Light (Arab List The)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781803090832
- author:
- Barghouthi, Hussein
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Seagull Books London Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 22.1 x 16 x 2.8 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Blue Light is an autobiographical novel in chapters and vignettes that explores memory, time, and language. Hussein Barghouthi's story weaves together disparate threads, from his experiences as a graduate student at the University of Washington to musings on color and identity. Written and lived between Arabic and English, this unique book defies easy categorization. Its depth is matched by its clarity, making it both accessible and thought-provoking. By merging memoir with fiction, Barghouthi creates a meditation on madness - a complex, inimitable literary achievement that invites readers to engage with its many layers. Through its non-linear narrative, The Blue Light reveals the intersections of trauma, identity, and spirituality, offering a profound exploration of the human experience.
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