The Parisian
Published on 17. December 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
576 pages
978-0-8021-4880-3 (ISBN)
Description
A "sublime" (Zadie Smith) debut novel by Plimpton Prize winner Isabella Hammad, The Parisian illuminates a pivotal period of Palestinian history through the journey and romances of one young man, from his studies in France during World War I to his return to Palestine at the dawn of its battle for independence.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 209 mm
Width: 141 mm
Thickness: 37 mm
Weight
670 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8021-4880-3 (9780802148803)
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Person
ISABELLA HAMMAD was born in London. She won the 2018 Plimpton Prize for Fiction for her story "Mr. Can'aan" and a 2019 O. Henry Prize. The Parisian is her first novel.