This Sweet Rupture

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

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This Sweet Rupture unflinchingly explores interwoven themes of family secrets, diaspora, food culture, and the impact of war on personal stories. Rooted in Omar Ramadan’s experiences as a son of Lebanese immigrants, and set in Canada, Lebanon, and the United Arab Emirates, the collection brings together intergenerational exchanges and present-day realities, from sweetened tea preparations to conversations about conflict zones to investigations of Canadian blizzards. The book speaks to Arab father-son relationships and incorporates Arabic, reflecting the hybridity of its speakers and their shifting sense of place. Resonant and intricate, This Sweet Rupture thoughtfully navigates cultural identity, war, memory, and family.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2025-03-04
Mått152 x 229 x 4 mm
Vikt100 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieRobert Kroetsch Series
Antal sidor72
FörlagUniversity of Alberta Press
ISBN9781772127973

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