In a beautifully circular narrative, The Battle of the Great Gate starts and closes with the meeting of two prisoners. In between, the themes explore the ambiguous relationship between state and religion, between tribe and sect, between shia and sunni, and between the general historical narrative as opposed to the personal lived experience.
Al-Makrami's distinctive voices brings us a concise and tightly written narrative that is as compelling as it is troubling, but seeks triumph through integrity and hope.
| ISBN: | 9781914325854 |
| Publication date: | 10th October 2024 |
| Author: | Ibrahim Makrami |
| Publisher: | Nomad Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 192 pages |
| Series: | Arabic Translation |
| Genres: |
Fiction in translation |