Description
This sweeping novel weaves together two passionate love stories separated by a century, yet bound by shared desires and the complexities of cultural identity. In contemporary times, an American journalist finds herself drawn to a charismatic Egyptian-American conductor, while her great-grandparents' romance unfolds in early 20th-century Egypt, where an English widow falls for a charismatic Egyptian nationalist. As the present-day protagonist retraces her ancestor's journey, the past and present converge, revealing striking parallels and the enduring power of love across borders and time. Ahdaf Soueif masterfully blends historical depth with contemporary resonance, exploring themes of heritage, politics, and the search for belonging in a captivating narrative.
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paperback
National Geographic Books
Published Sep 12, 2000
ISBN: 9780385720113
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Details
First Published
2000
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A Map of the World by Ahdaf Soueif.