Waiting for the Past by Hussein, Hadiya

Waiting for the Past (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780815611516)

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Format: Paperback
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Waiting for the Past by Hussein, Hadiya

Waiting for the Past

$18.95
Waiting for the Past by Hussein, Hadiya

Waiting for the Past

$18.95
Format: Paperback
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Hadiya Hussein's poignant 2017 novel plunges readers into a haunting and powerful story of resilience. Set at the end of Saddam Hussein's brutal reign, the novel follows Narjis, a young Iraqi woman, on her quest to discover what has become of the man she loves. Yusef, suspected by the regime of being a dissident, has disappeared--presumably either imprisoned or executed. On her journey, Narjis receives shelter from a Kurdish family who welcome her into their home where she meets Umm Hani, an older woman who is searching for her long-lost son. Together they form a bond, and Narjis comes to understand the depth of loss and grief of those around her. At the same time, she is introduced to the warm hospitality of the Kurdish community, settling into their everyday lives, and embracing their customs. Barbara Romaine's translation skillfully renders this complex, layered story, giving readers a stark yet beautiful portrait of contemporary Iraq.

Author: Hadiya Hussein
ISBN-10: 081561151X
ISBN-13: 9780815611516
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2022
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.46d
By Hadiya Hussein
By Hadiya Hussein
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Hadiya Hussein is an award-winning Iraqi writer. She has published several short story collections and novels, including the 2012 novel Beyond Love.

Barbara Romaine is an academic and literary translator. She has published translations of five novels, as well as numerous shorter works (poetry, short stories, and essays), which have appeared in various literary journals.

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