Amira (Paperback)

Prof Jamal Assadi

ISBN 10: 2386601242 / ISBN 13: 9782386601248

Published by Les Editions El Amir, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. Set against the fragrant orange groves of Jaffa and the majestic, enduring walls of Jerusalem, Amira weaves a sweeping generational saga that breathes life into history. The story does not merely chronicle events; it delves into the beating heart of Palestinian society on the brink of the 1948 Nakba. Within the intricate world of the "Al-Mahmoud" family-where wealth, social prestige, and the brewing embers of resistance collide-a sudden spark of joy arrives. The birth of baby Amira is welcomed like a rare, precious jewel, destined to grace a family fiercely fighting to maintain its dignity amidst gathering storm winds.The narrative moves in an evocative orbit, gracefully balancing mystery with profound inspiration. Behind the velvet drapes and golden lamps of ancestral mansions lie buried family secrets and unspoken betrayals. Meanwhile, out in the open fields, ordinary peasants and working souls stand firm, guided by unyielding conscience to defend their land and heritage. As the drums of a fateful war grow louder, lives and destinies are scattered like pearls from a broken necklace across distant shores and refugee camps.More than a historical record, Amira is a masterful anatomy of the human soul under trial. It explores how a community views love, loyalty, and sacrifice when stripped of everything else. It is an inspiring invitation to journey through memory-where the haunting strains of the oud blend with the echoes of gunfire, and where homes continue to live inside their people long after the doors have been locked. This is a timeless tale of resilience, searching for justice in the shifting sands of time. "Between the velvet of palaces and the shadows of tents, Amira is born from the ashes of a displaced homeland, becoming the storyteller who carries her country within her wherever she roams." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Amira (Paperback)
• Publisher: Les Editions El Amir
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 2386601242
• ISBN 13: 9782386601248
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This powerful work by Jamil al-Salḥūt offers a deeply human portrait of Palestinian life, where personal stories unfold under the weight of memory, loss, and social expectation. Through vivid narrative and emotionally charged detail, the novel brings into focus the fragile boundaries between the private and the collective, revealing how ordinary lives are shaped by extraordinary circumstances. In this elegant translation, Professor Jamal Assadi preserves the richness of the original text while rendering its cultural depth accessible to a wider readership. The result is a compelling and resonant work that speaks across languages, carrying both the immediacy of lived experience and the enduring force of literary expression.