The Baghdad Eucharist - Paperback
$16.95
Skip to product information
Set over a single day, The Baghdad Eucharist is an intimate story of love, memory, and anguish in one Christian family.
The Baghdad Eucharist - Paperback
$16.95
by Sinan Antoon (Author), Maia Tabet (Translator)
SHORTLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR ARABIC FICTION
An intimate and remarkably human novel of modern Iraq Displaced by the sectarian violence in the city, Maha and her husband are taken in by a distant cousin, Youssef. As the growing turmoil around them seeps into their household, a rare argument breaks out between the elderly Youssef and his young guest. Born into sanctions and war, Maha knows nothing of Iraq's good years that Youssef holds dear.Set over a single day, The Baghdad Eucharist is an intimate story of love, memory, and anguish in one Christian family.
Author Biography
Sinan Antoon is an award-winning poet, novelist, and translator. He was born in Iraq, and moved to the US in 1991 after the Gulf War. He received his PhD from Harvard University and is currently associate professor of Arabic literature at New York University. He is a co-founder and co-editor of Jadaliyya.
Maia Tabet is a literary translator, journalist, and editor, who has translated prominent authors such as Elias Khoury. She was born in Beirut and is currently based in Baltimore in the US.
Number of Pages: 136
Dimensions: 0.5 x 8 x 5.1 IN
Publication Date: April 01, 2017
Details
This product is crafted with quality materials to ensure durability and performance. Designed with your convenience in mind, it seamlessly fits into your everyday life.
Shipping & Returns
We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible.
We are committed to ensuring a positive shopping experience for all our customers. If for any reason you wish to return an item, we invite you to reach out to our team for assistance, and we will evaluate every return request with care and consideration.
