Soleiman Fayyad , Hosam Aboul Ela (Translator)
Voices
- ISBN 13:
- 9780714529455
- author:
- Soleiman Fayyad , Hosam Aboul Ela (Translator)
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 22.4 x 14.2 x 1.4 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Literary Fiction, , Soleiman Fayyad, Hosam Aboul- Ela,Voices,Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd,0714529451,General & Literary Fiction,Fiction - General,Fiction,General,Arabic (Language) Contemporary Fiction,Fiction / Literary,Literary,Modern & con
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Hamid Ibn-Mustafa Al-Bahairi returns to his village after making a fortune in Paris, but cultural clashes with his European wife and the local community lead to disaster. This novel explores the tensions between tradition and modernity, as well as the complexities of identity and belonging. The story is set against the backdrop of a small village where old customs and ways of life are being challenged by the influx of outsiders. As Hamid struggles to reconcile his past and present selves, he must confront the consequences of his own choices and the expectations of those around him. A thought-provoking exploration of cultural identity and community, "Voices" is a nuanced and insightful novel that examines the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of adapting to change.