The Woman from Tantoura
- 376 páginas
- 14 horas de lectura
A powerful human story, following the life of a young girl from her days in the village of al-Tantoura in Palestine to the mature observations of an adult woman.
Radwa Ashour Libros
Radwa Ashour fue una escritora y académica egipcia cuyas obras exploraron las complejidades de la identidad y la historia. Su prosa destaca por su calidad poética y profunda perspicacia psicológica. Ashour a menudo investigó temas de migración, exilio y la búsqueda de las raíces, empleando un lenguaje rico e imágenes evocadoras. Su contribución literaria reside en enriquecer la literatura árabe con perspectivas profundamente personales pero socialmente relevantes que resuenan con lectores de todo el mundo.
Set in 1492, the narrative unfolds in Granada as the last Muslim stronghold in Spain falls to Christian rule, leading to the destruction of Islamic culture. Abu Jaafar, a bookseller, attempts to preserve his library while preparing for his granddaughter Saleema's marriage. The story chronicles the struggles of his family and community against forced conversions and expulsions, highlighting their efforts to maintain their identity amidst oppression. Radwa Ashour's trilogy poignantly captures the resilience and hope of those who remained in Andalusia during this tumultuous period.
The Journey
- 224 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
"A memoir of Egyptian-American activist and writer Radwa Ashour's years as a graduate student in the W.E.B. Du Bois Department of African American Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst"-- Provided by publisher