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Madness of Despair

Madness of Despair

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The Madness of Despair is a powerful narrative that explores the psychological suffering and cultural displacement of Maliha, a woman living in London with her husband Nafie after an arranged marriage in their distant Arab homeland.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 09 September 2021
Publisher: Banipal Books


The Madness of Despair is a captivating tale that delves into the lives of Maliha and Nafie, a couple who have embarked on a new chapter of their lives after an arranged marriage in their distant Arab homeland. Their journey takes them to London, where they form a close bond with Doctor Nadim, another exile who shares their experiences of displacement. However, as their friendship unfolds, the men's longing for their past lives and traditional ways of living clash with Maliha's desire for freedom, love, and personal growth in her new environment. Despite her initial desire to escape the constraints of her unhappy marriage, Maliha finds herself unprepared for the intense emotions that engulf her, ultimately leading to unforeseen consequences that affect all three of them. Through this powerful narrative, The Madness of Despair sheds light on the profound impact that psychological suffering and cultural displacement can have on even the most ordinary aspirations for life and love.

The Madness of Despair is a captivating tale that delves into the lives of Maliha and Nafie, a couple who have embarked on a new chapter of their lives after an arranged marriage in their distant Arab homeland. Their journey takes them to London, where they form a close bond with Doctor Nadim, another exile who shares their experiences of displacement. However, as their friendship unfolds, the men's longing for their past lives and traditional ways of living clash with Maliha's desire for freedom, love, and personal growth in her new environment. Despite her initial desire to escape the constraints of her unhappy marriage, Maliha finds herself unprepared for the intense emotions that engulf her, ultimately leading to unforeseen consequences that affect all three of them. Through this powerful narrative, The Madness of Despair sheds light on the profound impact that psychological suffering and cultural displacement can have on even the most ordinary aspirations for life and love.

Weight: 234g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913043124

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