Cell Block Five
- 108 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Fadil al-Azzawi Book order
Fadhil Al Azzawi is an esteemed Iraqi writer whose work delves deeply into Arab culture and society. His poetry and prose frequently explore themes of identity, exile, and political oppression with a distinctive and evocative style. A key figure in the post-war Arab avant-garde, Al Azzawi has earned acclaim for his stylistic innovation and literary boldness. His extensive body of work, encompassing poetry, novels, and critical essays, establishes him as a significant voice in contemporary Arabic literature.
- 2008
- 2007
Set in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk during the 1950s, this book tells the slyly humorous tale of three strikingly different people in one small neighborhood: the revolutionary Hameed Nylon, the butcher Khidir Musa, and a young boy named Burhan Abdullah who discovers an old chest that lets him talk to angels.
