Description
In this evocative work, Iman Mersal embarks on a profound literary investigation into the life and work of Enayat Al-Zayyat, an Egyptian writer who tragically died by suicide at the age of 26. Discovering Al-Zayyat's forgotten novel, *Love and Silence*, Mersal becomes captivated by the author's resonant voice and her quest for belonging in a society that ultimately erased her. The narrative unfolds as a dual exploration: Al-Zayyat's posthumous journey through the archives of Egyptian literary history and Mersal's own reflections on creativity, memory, and the silencing of women's voices. This is a poignant meditation on artistic legacy, the ephemeral nature of fame, and the enduring power of a rediscovered text.
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paperback
Transit Books
Published Jan 1, 2024
ISBN: 9781945492846
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First Published
2024
Language
eng
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