{"title":"Dalia al-Dujaili","description":"\u003cp\u003eDalia al-Dujaili is an insightful author whose works delve into the intricate tapestry of identity, culture, and history. Her captivating ability to weave personal narratives with broader social themes makes her books a compelling read for anyone interested in Biography and Memoir genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her book \u003cem\u003eBabylon\u003c\/em\u003e, al-Dujaili explores the rich historical and cultural heritage of the ancient city, intertwining it with contemporary reflections and personal experiences. This book offers readers a unique perspective on how history shapes the modern world and individual identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe continues this exploration with \u003cem\u003eAlbion\u003c\/em\u003e, which examines the themes of belonging and cultural assimilation in a modern context. Through poignant narratives and thoughtful insights, al-Dujaili provides a nuanced perspective on the immigrant experience and the search for identity in a foreign land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're delving into the annals of ancient history or exploring contemporary socio-cultural dynamics, Dalia al-Dujaili’s works in this collection offer an enlightening journey through the lens of personal and collective memory.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"babylon-albion-by-dalia-al-dujaili-9781849250719","title":"Babylon, Albion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have ancient land inside of me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside of me, there is a river.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside of me, the Euphrates and the Tigris and the Nile converge to meet the pebbles of Brighton Beach, where my mother taught me the pure pleasure of a 99p Flake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhoever said nature is still has not borne witness to the migration of the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this striking exploration of identity and place, Dalia Al-Dujaili considers what it means to belong in your land. Tracing the rich heritage of both the oak and the date palm, Iraqi marshes and Loch Ness monsters, Al-Dujaili marries Arab and Islamic mythology with the English and Christian pastoral. She draws from a rich array of sources to consider in a new light the communal lush, wild, and at times, dark places we share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA love song to Britain, Iraq and the body of earth we hold in common, \u003cem\u003eBabylon, Albion\u003c\/em\u003e is an urgent reimagining of what it means to be native.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46825513451756,"sku":"9781849250719","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11148853482846.jpg?v=1758103248"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dalia-al-dujaili.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}