The narrative takes readers on a profound journey as Wajdi Mouawad navigates personal and universal themes, connecting his life experiences with broader cultural references. From intimate settings like his father's retirement home to distant places such as Lebanon and Greece, he intertwines elements of literature, cinema, and philosophy. This exploration delves into the complexities of madness and the shared dreams of humanity, reflecting on the often brutal realities of daily existence while drawing parallels to iconic works and moments in history.
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Wajdi Mouawad's early life was marked by displacement due to civil war, experiences that deeply inform his literary explorations of identity, memory, and the search for belonging. His writing is distinguished by vivid imagery and a poetic prose style that delves into the complexities of human relationships and universal existential questions. Through his plays and novels, Mouawad crafts powerful narratives that resonate with a global audience, offering profound insights into the human condition.






- 2024
- 2019
Birds of a Kind
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Is it really important to cling to our lost identities? A terrorist attack in Jerusalem puts Eitan, a young Israeli-German genetic researcher, in a coma, while his girlfriend Wahida, an Moroccan graduate student, is left to uncover his family secret that brought them to Israel in the first place. Since Eitan's parents erupted at a Passover meal when they realized Wahida was not Jewish, he has harboured a suspicion about his heritage that, if true, could change everything.In this sweeping new drama from the prolific Wajdi Mouawad, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict hits close to home as a straight-laced family is forced to confront everything they know about their identities.
- 2017
Anima
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
"When he discovers the brutal murder of his wife, Wahhch Debch is tentanized in spasms of grief: he must know at all costs who did this. Spurred by rage, he embarks on a furious odyssey across America that awakens long-buried memories revealing the lie of his origins. Will Wahhch let go of the anger that dogs him or will he sacrifice his soul?"-- Provided by publisher
- 2011
Scorched (Revised)
- 135 pages
- 5 hours of reading
A beautifully penned story that paves a path to a mother's unspeakable pain.