Beyond Babylon by Igiaba Scego (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Beyond Babylon by Igiaba Scego, Aaron Robertson, Jhumpa Lahiri Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description "Describes Argentinas horrific dirty war, the chaotic final years of brutal dictatorship in Somalia, and the modern-day excesses of Italys right-wing politics through the words of two half-sisters, their mothers, and the elusive father who ties their stories together"-- Publisher Description Introduction by Jhumpa Lahiri Recipient of a prestigious 2018 PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grant An epic spread across three nations, Beyond Babylon casts a probing, endlessly perceptive eye on the lasting effects of traumas both national and personal. Telling the engrossing lives of two half-sisters who meet coincidentally in Tunisia, their mothers, and the elusive father who ties all their stories together, Igiaba Scegos virtuosic novel spreads thickly over Argentinas horrific dirty war, the chaotic final years of Siad Barres brutal dictatorship in Somalia--which ended in catastrophic civil war--and the modern-day excesses of Italys right-wing politics. United by the Italian governments attempts to establish authoritarian politics in Somalia, Argentina, and at home, Scegos kaleidoscopic plot investigates deep questions about our complicity in the governments that we often feel powerless to affect. In its myriad characters, locations, and languages, it brings new definition to identity in a fast-changing world of migrants and political upheaval. Most of all, Scegos five poignant lives anchor this sprawling work as they fight to build family ties while overcoming past violations, including governmental torture and sexual assault. A masterwork equally as adept with the lives of nations as those of human beings, Beyond Babylon brings much-needed insight, compassion, and understanding to our turbulent world. Author Biography Igiaba Scego, born in Rome in 1974 to a family of Somali origins, is a writer and journalist. She is the author of numerous works of fiction and nonfiction, and her memoir La mia casa è dove sono won Italys prestigious Mondello Prize. She is a frequent contributor to the magazine Internazionale and the supplement to La Repubblica, Il Venerdì di Repubblica. Jhumpa Lahiri received the Pulitzer Prize in 2000 for Interpreter of Maladies, her debut story collection. She is also the author of The Namesake, Unaccustomed Earth, and The Lowland, a finalist for both the Man Booker prize and the National Book Award in fiction. Aaron Robertson has written for various publications including The New York Times, The Nation, n+1, The Los Angeles Review of Books, and more, and he is currently an editor at Literary Hub. He won a 2018 PEN/Heim grant for his translation of Igiaba Scegos Beyond Babylon. Details ISBN 1931883831 ISBN-13 9781931883832 Title Beyond Babylon Author Igiaba Scego, Aaron Robertson, Jhumpa Lahiri Format Hardcover Year 2019 Pages 464 Publisher Two Lines Press GE_Item_ID:124954513; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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