Book of Ramallah: A City in Short Fiction

Ramallah is a relatively new town, a de facto capital of the West Bank, allowed to thrive after the Oslo Peace Accords but quickly hemmed in and suffocated by the Occupation. It hosts many contradictions, such as traditional Palestinian architecture jostling against aspirational developments and cultural initiatives, a thriving nightlife in one district, and more conservative, religious attitudes in the next. However, the quiet dignity, resilience, and humor of its people remain striking, as they take their lives into their hands every time they travel and continue to live through countless sieges.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 112 pages
\n Publication date: 04 March 2021
\n Publisher: Comma Press
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Ramallah, a relatively new town in the West Bank, has experienced a unique trajectory since the Oslo Peace Accords. While it was allowed to thrive initially, it soon found itself confined and suffocated by the Israeli Occupation. Situated atop a mountainous ridge, Ramallah embodies a blend of contradictions. Traditional Palestinian architecture coexists with ambitious developments and cultural initiatives, while one district boasts a vibrant nightlife, contrasting with more conservative and religious attitudes in the next.

What sets Ramallah apart is the remarkable resilience and dignity of its people. Despite facing countless sieges and hardships, they continue to navigate their daily lives with determination and humor. Their stories, translated by a team of dedicated volunteers, showcase their unwavering spirit and resourcefulness in the face of adversity.

Ramallah serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges faced by the Palestinian people. It is a city that has witnessed the struggles and triumphs of its residents, and their unwavering determination to create a better future for themselves and their children. The stories translated in this collection provide a glimpse into the lives of Ramallah's citizens, highlighting their quiet dignity, resilience, and humor in the face of adversity.

\n Weight: 134g\n
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781912697427\n \n