Cities without palms
Eltayeb, Tarek 1959-2009
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In a desperate attempt to save his mother and child from starvation a young man sets out for Europe to seek work. It proves to be the beginning of a long journey that takes Hamza Sudan to Egypt and finally to Italy and then Holland, where he experiences the world of migrant labour and the realities of being an illegal immigrant. In a desperate attempt to save his mother and two sisters from famine and disease, a young man leaves his native village in Sudan and sets out alone to seek work in the city. This is the beginning of Hamza's long journey. Hunger and destitution lead him ever farther from his home: first from Sudan to Egypt, where the lack of work forces him to join a band of smugglers, and finally from Egypt to Europe-Italy, France, Holland-where he experiences first-hand the harsh world of migrant laborers and the bitter realities of life as an illegal immigrant. Tarek Eltayeb's first novel offers an uncompromising depiction of poverty in both the developed and the developing world. With its simple yet elegant style, Cities without Palms tells of a tragic human life punctuated by moments of true joy.
Main title:
Cities without palms / Tarek Eltayeb ; translated by Kareem James Palmer Zaid.
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Imprint:
London : Arabia Books, 2009.
Collation:
90 p. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Formerly CIP. UkTranslated from the Arabic.
ISBN:
9781906697129 (pbk)
Language:
EnglishArabic
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BRN:
1654119