Description
Ghassan Kanafani's powerful novella introduces Umm Saad, a figure who has evolved into a potent symbol of Palestinian resistance. Forced from her rural home into a Beirut refugee camp after the Nakba, this revolutionary mother embodies an independent political consciousness and acts as a catalyst for change. Drawing parallels to iconic literary mothers, Umm Saad's story is deeply intertwined with the land of Palestine itself, representing the enduring spirit of a displaced people. Her struggle is a profound affirmation of identity and belonging against the backdrop of dispossession and catastrophe, capturing the vibrant energy of a revolutionary moment.
Available Editions
paperback
Editora Tabla
Published May 11, 2023
56 pages
ISBN: 9786586824537
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Details
First Published
1969
Language
ara
Translation
From: ara
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Umm Saad by Ghassan Kanafani.