This Other Salt
- 201pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
Combining satire, legend, poetry, history and memoir, the linked stories of This Other Salt reveal an author at the height of his craft.
Aamer Hussein Libri
Aamer Hussein esplora le complessità dell'identità e dello sradicamento attraverso la sua prosa evocativa. I suoi racconti e romanzi brevi si addentrano nei paesaggi psicologici di personaggi che navigano tra culture e nozioni di casa. Lo stile di scrittura di Hussein è caratterizzato dalla sua qualità lirica e dall'acuta analisi della condizione umana. Il suo lavoro offre un'esplorazione avvincente della memoria, della migrazione e della ricerca di appartenenza in un mondo in continuo mutamento.
Insomnia
- 133pagine
- 5 ore di lettura
On the shores of Lake Como a man and a woman talk about longing and belonging; a translator finds himself drawn into the personal and political turmoil of the poet he translates; a woman's quiet world is eroded by World War II and the division of her country.
Another Gulmohar Tree
- 114pagine
- 4 ore di lettura
Exploring the complexities of love and commitment, this narrative captures the essence of a marriage filled with both humor and deep affection. It delves into the nuances of partnership, revealing moments of vulnerability and joy, while portraying the characters' growth through their shared experiences. The blend of wit and heartfelt emotion offers a refreshing perspective on romantic relationships, making it a poignant read for anyone interested in the intricacies of love.
Turquoise
- 180pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
A collection of stories set in troubled times in Karachi, Lahore and London. War, partition and military rule form the backdrop for the anticipation and anxiety of changing homes and family life, and the hopes and failures of love and work.
The cloud messenger
- 195pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
Interwoven with the poetry of love, loss and longing, The Cloud Messenger is a study of the search for a home in the world and of the redeeming power of memory and unconditional love.