Ghada Samman
The Night of the First Billion
- ISBN 13:
- 9780815608295
- author:
- Ghada Samman
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Syracuse University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 547
- Dimensions:
- 24.13 x 16.76 x 3.51 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Set in Geneva, Switzerland, around the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon, this intricately plotted novel explores the emotional turmoil of Arab men and women fleeing war-torn Lebanon. Against the backdrop of foreign surroundings, they confront challenges to their way of life. The author's scathing critique of the Lebanese situation shines a light on strong sociopolitical issues, including class oppression, the role of women in Arab society, and the complexities of immigration and cultural assimilation. With supreme artistry and insight, Ghada Samman skillfully blends realism with fantasy to create a highly stylized tale that is both a Gothic romance and a suspenseful whodunit. This novel is a gripping study of social injustice and the consequences of wartime upheaval, as Lebanese exiles struggle to find security in their new surroundings. A powerful reminder that true security lies in confronting and easing suffering, The Night of the First Billion is a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in exploring the human cost of conflict.
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