Isaacs, Carol
The Wolf of Baghdad
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912408559
- author:
- Isaacs, Carol
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Myriad Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 17 centimetres (0.54 kg)
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Comics & Graphic Novels, Literary,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Wolf of Baghdad: Memoir of a Lost Homeland by Carol Isaacs
In 1940s Baghdad, nearly all of its Jewish population had been expelled, killed or escaped. Yet, in the author's ancestral home, she encounters the ghost-like inhabitants who were once her family members. As she explores the city, she delves into their memories and imagination, uncovering a story of successful integration and cultural cohesion.
However, as the fortunes of this ancient community fade, the wolf - a symbol believed to protect from harm - returns the author safely back to London, marking the end of Jewish life in Iraq. This poignant memoir is a powerful exploration of identity, loss and memory.
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