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Literary Fiction· Iraq

I'jaam: An Iraqi Rhapsody

by Sinan Antoon
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 2004Arabic
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About This Book

Published in 2004, I'jaam: An Iraqi Rhapsody established Sinan Antoon as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. I'jaam: An Iraqi Rhapsody is a daring novel that presents a fictionalized account of life under Saddam Hussein's regime. The narrative unfolds through the discovered manuscript of a young political prisoner, offering a fragmented and surreal glimpse into the oppressive atmosphere of Iraq in the 1980s. Sinan Antoon's work is a powerful exploration of censorship, fear, and the struggle for freedom, capturing the psychological impact of living under a totalitarian regime. Themes of oppression, freedom and captivity, censorship run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorSinan Antoon
Published2004
Country of Origin🇮🇶 Iraq
LanguageArabic
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780872864508
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇮🇶 Iraq

This book is part of Iraq's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is I'jaam: An Iraqi Rhapsody about?

I'jaam: An Iraqi Rhapsody is a daring novel that presents a fictionalized account of life under Saddam Hussein's regime. The narrative unfolds through the discovered manuscript of a young political prisoner, offering a fragmented and surreal glimpse into the oppressive atmosphere of Iraq in the 1980s. Sinan Antoon's work is a powerful exploration of censorship, fear, and the struggle for freedom, capturing the psychological impact of living under a totalitarian regime.

Who wrote I'jaam: An Iraqi Rhapsody?

I'jaam: An Iraqi Rhapsody was written by Sinan Antoon, from Iraq. First published in 2004.

What awards has I'jaam: An Iraqi Rhapsody won?

I'jaam: An Iraqi Rhapsody has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is I'jaam: An Iraqi Rhapsody worth reading?

I'jaam: An Iraqi Rhapsody is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in oppression, freedom and captivity, censorship.

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What category is I'jaam: An Iraqi Rhapsody?

I'jaam: An Iraqi Rhapsody is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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I'jaam: An Iraqi Rhapsody originates from Iraq's literary tradition. Explore more books from Iraq on our country page.

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