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The Stone of Laughter
By Hoda Barakat
Published by Interlink Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
The Stone of Laughter is a virile novel which brings forth the contradictory history of a city under fire through the life and dilemmas of a gay man. It is a bold and radical novel, full of black humor and cynical observations about life in war-torn Beirut. Written sensitively, and without a trace of sentimentality or political propaganda, The Stone of Laughter shook the Arab readers' preconceptions about women's writing and questioned the necessity of political affiliation for Arab authors.
Product Details
- Publisher: Interlink Books (June 1, 1995)
- Length: 240 pages
- ISBN13: 9781566561976
Raves and Reviews
"This unusual story of Beirut... offers a vividly detailed portrayal of an unfamiliar culture... a gripping story filled with splendidly drawn secondary figures... "
"A splendid novel which surpasses most works by established Arab writers."
– Edward Al-Kharrat
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