Synopsis
While eleven-year-old Nazie has long been engaged to her cousin Moussa and anxiously awaits her marriage, fifteen-year-old Flora has been abandoned by her husband in the midst of a difficult pregnancy.
In a novel brimming with vitality and sensuality - smells, colours and textures float effortlessly off the page - Rabinyan examines the lives of these young Jewish girls in a Persian village at the beginning of the twentieth century. Persian Brides is a widely-acclaimed, vibrant and award-winning debut of immense emotional power.
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DORIT RABINYAN was born in 1972 in Kfar Saba, Israel, to a Jewish family that had emigrated from Iran. Persian Brides is her first novel, which she wrote at the age of twenty-one, using her family stories. She has also written a book of poems and a second novel, Our Weddings (Bloomsbury, 2001).
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Persian Brides
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Canongate Books Ltd, 2004
ISBN 10 : 1841955108
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Etat : New. The story of two young Jewish girls living in a village in Persia at the turn of the century. Nazie has been long engaged to her cousin and anxiously awaits their marriage whilst Flora is married, pregnant and seemingly abandoned. Translator(s): Lotan, Yael. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 131 x 18. Weight in Grams: 168. . 2004. Paperback. . . . . N° de réf. du vendeur V9781841955100
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Persian brides
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Etat : Used. If you?ve ever pondered the intricacies of cultural exchange while sipping a lukewarm cup of tea in a drafty living room, then "Persian Brides" by Dorit Rabinyan is the literary equivalent of that moment when you realise your teabag has been steeping for far too long. Published in the year 2000 by Canongate, this work promises to whisk you into a world that?s both exotic and oddly familiar, much like that time you tried to impress a date with a homemade Persian dinner but ended up serving burnt rice instead. In this novel, Rabinyan seems to revel in the delightful chaos of interwoven lives, each character more complex than a multi-layered baklava. The title alone suggests a dainty tea party of sorts, where brides from Persia might gather to exchange pleasantries and gossip over pastries, but don?t let that facade fool you. Expect more than just a light-hearted romp through the wedding traditions of the Iranian elite; it?s a kaleidoscope of identity, culture, and perhaps a few existential crises thrown in for good measure. Let?s face it, if you were expecting a straightforward romance, you might want to reconsider before you start flipping pages. Instead, you?re likely to encounter a cast of characters who, while possibly being brides, also seem to spend an inordinate amount of time contemplating the meaning of life, the universe, and everything. It?s a bit like attending a wedding where the speeches become philosophical debates?interesting, but not particularly conducive to the whole ?celebration? vibe. In a world where cross-cultural relationships are as common as finding a rogue sock in the laundry, Rabinyan takes you on a journey that is as much about personal discovery as it is about societal expectations. It?s a bit like trying on a wedding dress that isn?t your size; it might not fit perfectly, but it shows you a side of yourself you didn?t know existed. And really, who doesn?t want that uncomfortable yet enlightening experience? The prose flits between poetic and painfully insightful, akin to a visionary artist who occasionally drops their paintbrush in the soup pot. You might find yourself chuckling at the absurdities of life, while simultaneously questioning your own choices, like that time you chose to read an entire book by the author of "Persian Brides" in one sitting. Spoiler alert: it wasn?t a good idea. Expect sidelong glances at cultural norms and traditions. Prepare for characters that make you wonder if you should take a family tree refresher. Be ready for existential musings that may lead to a midnight crisis. Brace yourself for a narrative that asks far more questions than it answers. And for good measure, pack some tissues?emotional roller coasters are not included in the price of your ticket. Condition: Used, and like a vintage Persian rug, it carries the weight of tales untold. The cover displays a lovely patina of life experiences, perhaps with a few dog-eared pages that whisper secrets from previous readers. It?s the kind of well-loved book that could tell stories of its own if only it could talk?imagine what it might say about those late-night reading sessions fuelled by tea and regret. So, if your library is in desperate need of a dash of cultural flair mingled with a healthy dose of irony, "Persian Brides" could be just the peculiar addition you never knew you needed. Grab it from Crappy Old Books and prepare to be swept into a world of brides, books, and bewildering existential dilemmas that might just redefine your perception of love and identity. THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP. IF THAT IS UNDESIRABLE PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS. THE STAMP MARKS WHICH IS USUALLY TO THE FRONT AND BACK INNER PAGES SAYS SOLD BY CRAPPY OLD BOOKS WITH WEB SITE URL. IT IN NO WAY DEMINISHED FROM THE READING. IF YOU WANT A PRISTINE BOOK, PLEASE FIND ANOTHER BOOK IN BETTER CONDITION SOMEWHERE ELSE. N° de réf. du vendeur 385
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Etat : New. The story of two young Jewish girls living in a village in Persia at the turn of the century. Nazie has been long engaged to her cousin and anxiously awaits their marriage whilst Flora is married, pregnant and seemingly abandoned. Translator(s): Lotan, Yael. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 131 x 18. Weight in Grams: 168. . 2004. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. N° de réf. du vendeur V9781841955100
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