Hanif Kureishi is celebrated for his incisive explorations of identity, sexuality, and cultural clashes, often focusing on the lives of young people navigating the spaces between British and Asian cultures. His prose is marked by a raw honesty and sharp social critique that dissects the complexities of modern life. Kureishi masterfully intertwines personal experience with broader societal themes, creating works that are both provocative and deeply human. His writing reflects his unique perspective as the son of a Pakistani father and an English mother, growing up in London.
The book is characterized by its blend of humor and emotional depth, showcasing remarkable storytelling that resonates with readers. It captures poignant moments while also delivering laughter, making it a compelling read that balances light-heartedness with significant themes. The narrative is crafted to evoke a range of emotions, leaving a lasting impression on its audience.
Wie die Wahrheit über Gott Ihr Leben verändert
A new paperback edition of Hanif Kureishi's wide-ranging and thought-provoking essays.
'No one else casts such a shrewd and gimlet eye on contemporary life.' - William BoydComic, dark and insightful, What Happened? is Hanif Kureishi's new collection of essays and fiction.
Three Stories Exploring the Colonial Legacy
Performing a deft metaphorical evisceration of Sigmund Freud’s classic 1919 essay that delved deeply into the tradition of horror writing, this freshly contemporary collection of literary interpretations reintroduces to the world Freud’s compelling theory of das unheimliche —or, the uncanny. Specifically designed to challenge the creative boundaries of some of the most famed and respected horror writers working today—such as A. S. Byatt, Christopher Priest, Hanif Kureishi, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Matthew Holness, and the indomitable Ramsey Campbell—this anatomically precise experiment encapsulates what the uncanny represents in the 21st century. Masterfully narrated with the benefit of unique perspectives on what exactly it is that goes bump in the night, this chilling modern collective is not only an essential read for fans of horror but also an insightful and intriguing introduction to the greats of the genre at their gruesome best.
Hanif Kureishi's short, sharp tale of revenge is diabolical fun Fiona Wilson The Times
Tells the story of a Pakistani woman who has begun a new life in Paris, an essay about the writing of author's acclaimed film Le Week-End, and an account of Kafka's relationship with his father, readers will find Kureishi also exploring the topics that he continues to make new, and make his own.
Mamoon is an eminent Indian-born writer who has made a career in England - but now, in his early 70s, his reputation is fading, sales have dried up, and his new wife has expensive taste.Harry, a young writer, is commissioned to write a biography to revitalise both Mamoon's career and his bank balance. Harry greatly admires Mamoon's work and wants to uncover the truth of the artist's life. Harry's publisher seeks a more naked truth, a salacious tale of sex and scandal that will generate headlines. Meanwhile Mamoon himself is mining a different vein of truth altogether.Harry and Mamoon find themselves in a battle of wills, but which of them will have the last word?The ensuing struggle for dominance raises issues of love and desire, loyalty and betrayal, and the frailties of age versus the recklessness of youth.Hanif Kureishi has created a tale brimming with youthful exuberance, as hilarious as it is touching, where words have the power to forge a world.
Jamal, brillant psychiatre d'origine pakistanaise, mène une vie tranquille, auréolée de succès, dans la banlieue de Londres. Une façade de réussite qui ne laisse rien transparaître des troubles profonds qui le hantent. Jusqu'au jour où un ancien compagnon de route ravive la mémoire d'un amour perdu, brisé par le crime et la honte. Brillant, profond et drôle, Hanif Kureishi radiographie comme personne la société anglaise des années 1970 à nos jours et fait preuve d'une acuité hors du commun pour décrire les tourments d'une génération en conflit perpétuel avec ses origines et son passé, ses désirs et ses regrets.
