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When the Breast Died!

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A bold and deeply symbolic novel probing the depths of human breaking and declining life, where its provocative title points to the fading of symbols of femininity and fertility before harsh reality.

About this book

The novel "When the... Breast Died!" (published by Dar Al-Adab for Publishing and Distribution) by the great Syrian novelist Hanna Mina presents a unique model of his bold literature breaking symbolic and psychological taboos to expose the flaws of society and the human self. The novel adopts this shocking title as a deep metaphor for the death of meanings of fertility, life, femininity, and beauty in an environment ravaged by poverty, tyranny, and material and psychological oppression. Mina dives with a warm artistic sense and penetrating insight into the details of characters suffering destitution and helplessness, portraying with warmth and pain humanity's struggle defending its squandered dignity. Through an eloquent literary style combining realistic frankness with expressive richness, the author presents a work provoking the conscience, raising major questions about life's fate when its warm springs extinguish.

Why read it?

Because it offers a bold and different narrative experience in Hanna Mina's literature, probing the depths of symbol, body, and human psyche in a literary language of high sincerity and impact.

Who is it for?

For bold symbolic and realistic literature enthusiasts, fans of Hanna Mina's intellectual and psychological works, and anyone passionate about reading novels deconstructing the pains of society and the human body.

Book details

Language
ar
ISBN-13
9789953890210
ISBN-10
9953890218
Page count
165
Age rating
Adults