White Carnations: 101 Tales from War-torn Syria

Musa Rahum Abbas, a well-known Syrian fiction writer, makes his English language debut with 101 tales that capture life in and outside Syria during the revolution that began in 2011. The prose is etched, distilled, and essential, recalling curious fables from distant foreign lands and documenting the efforts of non-poor Syrians who have escaped for a few weeks or forever. Cune Press is presenting White Carnations as a companion to The Dusk Visitor, which explores the fascist style that can slowly and decisively overtake democratic governments. Both books hold lessons for readers who value an open civil society, the rule of law, an independent judiciary, and democratic elections.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2022
Publisher: Cune Press,US

Musa Rahum Abbas, a renowned Syrian fiction writer, makes his English language debut with 101 tales that capture life in and outside Syria during the revolution that began in 2011. The prose in White Carnations is poignant, refined, and essential, reminiscent of curious fables from distant lands. Delicious vignettes and anecdotes are interspersed with the most absurd and horrific headlines of the Syrian revolution. Other tales document the desperate efforts of non-poor Syrians who have escaped for a few weeks or forever, seeking solace in superficially normal lives in the modern world. However, their lives are far from normal, as they carry the memories of pain and cruelty with them, like an emotional passport.

Cune Press is presenting White Carnations as a companion to The Dusk Visitor, a book by Musa Al-Halool, the scholar, translator, and creative writer who also co-translated White Carnations. Both books are considered "light reading" on a serious subject. They explore the fascist style that can slowly and decisively overtake democratic governments through the medium of short fiction. While The Dusk Visitor's commentary applies to several security state governments in North Africa and the Middle East, White Carnations focuses on the eruption of violence and displacement within a single country.

Musa Rahum Abbas, the Syrian fiction writer, has achieved international acclaim for his works, which often delve into the complexities of Syrian society and the challenges faced by its people. With White Carnations, he has made a significant contribution to the English language literary landscape, offering a unique perspective on the Syrian revolution and its aftermath. The book is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to shed light on the human experience, even in the most difficult of circumstances.

Weight: 194g
Dimension: 151 x 227 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781951082024