Warda / Sonallah Ibrahim ; translated from the Arabic by Hosam Aboul-Ela.

New Haven ; London : Yale University Press, [2021]

©2021

viii, 364 pages ; 24 cm.

"1950s Cairo: the intersection of conflicting dreams and political destinies. In this classic novel translated for the first time into English, idealistic reporter Rushdy encounters the enchanting Warda at a clandestine leftist meeting. Their fates would be forever linked. After Warda goes missing, Rushdy immerses himself in her diaries in a quest to uncover her whereabouts. The quest takes him to the hills of Dhofar, Oman, where he discovers Warda's guerrilla role in a regional uprising and secret involvement in revolutions with echoes around the globe. Piece by revelatory piece, Rushdy uncovers the truth about Warda -- and the fiery commitment that drove her to choose the life she lived"-- publisher's information.

English

August 06, 2021

Includes bibliographical references.

Translations.