The Palestinian Lover
Publisher
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Editions Robert Laffont
Parution date
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2004
EAN
:
9782221093580
Description
In this incredible novel inspired by real-life anecdotes, young Golda Meir falls into an unexpected but passionate affair with Albert Pharaon, a charismatic, wealthy Palestinian. Set against the turbulence of the fading British mandate, their clandestine love story evokes the intense confusion of the times. As the territory’s future hangs in the balance, Golda is increasingly swept up in the Zionist movement, and Albert struggles with losing everything – his house, family fortune, and his homeland. Examining the historical turmoil through this unlikely couple, we witness the conflicted emotions and fervor that shadowed the dawning of the state of Israel and persists today
Author
Sélim Nassib : In addition to his novel, The Palestinian Lover, journalist Sélim Nassib has published other works on the Middle East, including Oum, a tribute to famed singer Oum Kalthoum, and Le Cartographe, featuring commentary and photographs of the region. He has written for such publications as Le Monde Diplomatique and Libération.
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