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Minor Detail

$45.95
Discover the powerful and thought-provoking novel *Minor Detail* by Adania Shibli, published by The Text Publishing Company. This gripping trade paperback dives deep into the harrowing realities of the Nakba, echoing the themes of loss, trauma, and identity that resonate deeply within Palestinian history. With 224 pages of compelling narrative, Shibli weaves a rich tapestry of emotion and intellect, exploring the aftermath of a brutal crime committed against a young Palestinian girl by Israeli soldiers in the Naqab/Negev desert.

The story transitions through time, as a young woman in contemporary Ramallah becomes increasingly obsessed with this 'minor detail'—a poignant symbol of the larger historical context of displacement and suffering. This unique literary piece not only serves to honor the victims of violence but also acts as a profound form of resistance against the erasure of Palestinian narratives. Perfect for readers interested in Middle Eastern literature, post-colonial studies, and those seeking to understand the complexities of conflict in Israel and Palestine.

Grab your copy of *Minor Detail* today for an insightful exploration of past and present, adorned with intelligent prose that amplifies voices often marginalized. Shop now at Smartfox NZ and enjoy FREE shipping, allowing you to receive this impactful novel directly to your door. Delve into Shibli's world and discover how history shapes individual lives in this enthralling read.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922268693
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 224


Description:
I could no longer accept the marginalised, minor life to which we had been exiled since 1948, when our existence turned into a 'problem''. Adania Shibli, from her essay 'Out of Time'.

Minor Detail revolves around a brutal crime committed one year after the War of 1948, which Palestinians mourn as the Nakba, the catastrophe that led to the displacement, exile, and refugeedom of some 700,000 people, and which Israelis celebrate as the War of Independence.

In the Naqab/Negev desert, Israeli soldiers capture and gang-rape a Palestinian girl in her teens. They kill her and bury her in the sand. Many years later, in the near-present day, a young woman in Ramallah reads about this 'minor detail' in a larger context, and becomes fascinated by it to the point of obsession. She embarks on a journey of discovery into the events surrounding that rape and murder-not only because of its gruesome nature but also because it happened to take place twenty-five years to the day before she was born.

Shibli's compelling, intelligent prose is a form of resistance in itself.

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Minor Detail

$45.95
Discover the powerful and thought-provoking novel *Minor Detail* by Adania Shibli, published by The Text Publishing Company. This gripping trade paperback dives deep into the harrowing realities of the Nakba, echoing the themes of loss, trauma, and identity that resonate deeply within Palestinian history. With 224 pages of compelling narrative, Shibli weaves a rich tapestry of emotion and intellect, exploring the aftermath of a brutal crime committed against a young Palestinian girl by Israeli soldiers in the Naqab/Negev desert.

The story transitions through time, as a young woman in contemporary Ramallah becomes increasingly obsessed with this 'minor detail'—a poignant symbol of the larger historical context of displacement and suffering. This unique literary piece not only serves to honor the victims of violence but also acts as a profound form of resistance against the erasure of Palestinian narratives. Perfect for readers interested in Middle Eastern literature, post-colonial studies, and those seeking to understand the complexities of conflict in Israel and Palestine.

Grab your copy of *Minor Detail* today for an insightful exploration of past and present, adorned with intelligent prose that amplifies voices often marginalized. Shop now at Smartfox NZ and enjoy FREE shipping, allowing you to receive this impactful novel directly to your door. Delve into Shibli's world and discover how history shapes individual lives in this enthralling read.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922268693
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 224


Description:
I could no longer accept the marginalised, minor life to which we had been exiled since 1948, when our existence turned into a 'problem''. Adania Shibli, from her essay 'Out of Time'.

Minor Detail revolves around a brutal crime committed one year after the War of 1948, which Palestinians mourn as the Nakba, the catastrophe that led to the displacement, exile, and refugeedom of some 700,000 people, and which Israelis celebrate as the War of Independence.

In the Naqab/Negev desert, Israeli soldiers capture and gang-rape a Palestinian girl in her teens. They kill her and bury her in the sand. Many years later, in the near-present day, a young woman in Ramallah reads about this 'minor detail' in a larger context, and becomes fascinated by it to the point of obsession. She embarks on a journey of discovery into the events surrounding that rape and murder-not only because of its gruesome nature but also because it happened to take place twenty-five years to the day before she was born.

Shibli's compelling, intelligent prose is a form of resistance in itself.

This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.

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