EBRD Literature Prize > Shatila stories
EBRD Literature Prize Shatila stories
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- ISBN: 9781908670489
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Adam and his family flee Syria and arrive at the Shatila refugee camp in Beirut. Conditions in this overcrowded Palestinian camp are tough, and violence defines many of the relationships: a father fights to save his daughter, a gang leader plots to expand his influence, and drugs break up a family. Adam struggles to make sense of his refugee experience, but then he meets Shatha and starts to view the camp through her eyes.
Most novels are written by professionals using second hand material. Not this one. The editors have taken nine refugees, taught them the basics of creative writing, and asked them to tell their "Shatila Stories".
The result is a miracle - a piece of collaborative fiction unlike any other. If you want to understand the chaos of the Middle East - or you just want to follow the course of a beautiful love story - start here. 'I want to hear their stories and see if their imaginations can open up a new path of understanding between us.
Authors: Omar Khaled Ahmad, Nibal Alalo, Safa Khaled Algharbawi, Omar Abdellatif Alndaf, Rayan Mohamad Sukkar, Safiya Badran, Fatima Omar Ghazawi, Samih Mahmoud, Hiba Mareb.
Title details
| Series | EBRD Literature Prize | Title | Shatila stories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Arabic | Language | English |
| Market | Adolescent/Adult | Level | Fluent/native speakers |
| Publication Date | June 2018 | Authors | Various authors / Nashwa Gowanlock |
| Binding | Paperback | Pages | 150 |
| Size(mm) | N/A | Weight (gms) | 168 |
| ESB Code | 55335 | ISBN | 9781908670489 |
| Inspection Copy | No | Delivery | Out of stock - publisher cannot give date. If very urgent, please contact us at direct@esb.co.uk |
| Price | £12.00 | ||
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