Description
This poignant novel follows Said and his wife as they embark on a journey back to their beloved Haifa, determined to reclaim the home and life they were forced to abandon during the 1948 battle. Leaving behind their infant son amidst the chaos, their return is fraught with the deep emotional weight of displacement and the enduring hope of reunion. Ghassan Kanafani masterfully explores the golden concepts of homeland and belonging, revealing the brutal realities that shattered one family's existence and offering a profound, alternative perspective on the meaning of 'nation' within the Palestinian narrative.
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paperback
دار أزهى
Published Jul 10, 2024
65 pages
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Details
First Published
1969
Language
ara
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for عائد إلى حيفا by غسان كنفاني.