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The Novel
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Exploring the themes of identity and freedom, the narrative follows a 23-year-old unnamed woman writer who lacks familial ties, education, and recognition. Her journey intersects with those of notable figures like Rostum, a famous writer, and his wife Carmen, alongside poet Miriam. Through this lens, El Saadawi delves into the complexities of fame and the essence of writing, contrasting the protagonist's stripped-down existence with her own celebrated life. The novel, released in 2005, faced bans across the Arab world, highlighting its provocative nature.
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The Novel, Nawal El Saadawi
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- The Novel
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nawal El Saadawi
- Publisher
- Interlink Publishing Group Inc
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9781566567329
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Exploring the themes of identity and freedom, the narrative follows a 23-year-old unnamed woman writer who lacks familial ties, education, and recognition. Her journey intersects with those of notable figures like Rostum, a famous writer, and his wife Carmen, alongside poet Miriam. Through this lens, El Saadawi delves into the complexities of fame and the essence of writing, contrasting the protagonist's stripped-down existence with her own celebrated life. The novel, released in 2005, faced bans across the Arab world, highlighting its provocative nature.