{"title":"Diaa Jubaili","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Diaa Jubaili, a remarkable voice in contemporary Iraqi literature. Jubaili, hailing from the historically rich city of Basra, offers readers a unique perspective on life through his insightful storytelling and vivid imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you'll find \u003cem\u003eNo Windmills in Basra\u003c\/em\u003e, a standout among his works that expertly weaves together the narratives of ordinary Iraqis with elements of magic realism. Jubaili's writing artfully balances the fantastical with the mundane, allowing readers to explore the cultural and social landscapes of Iraq in a way that’s both enlightening and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis stories, belonging to the \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e category, provide a profound commentary on the human experience, offering glimpses into the resilience and spirit of the Iraqi people. Whether you're an avid fiction reader or new to Jubaili's work, this collection promises to leave a lasting impression through its thought-provoking and deeply human tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the thought-provoking narratives of Diaa Jubaili and discover an unforgettable depiction of a world where reality and imagination gracefully intertwine.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"no-windmills-in-basra-by-diaa-jubaili-9781646051861","title":"No Windmills in Basra","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bold, imaginative collection of short stories set in Southern Iraq from prolific, award-winning novelist Diaa Jubaili.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInfluenced in turn by the long tradition of Arabic folktales and the magical realism of Latin America, the stories in \u003cem\u003eNo Windmills in Basra\u003c\/em\u003e reflect a reality tinged by the city's history with war. Yet the fantastic and playful peek through, offering an astounding breadth of images in only a few lines per story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \"Mubarak,\" a security guard for a chicken plant discovers his own wings after a bomb explosion. In \"The Taste of Death,\" long-buried Iraqi and Iranian soldiers rise from their unmarked graves, dissatisfied with the landscape's returning verdancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in the southern Iraqi city of Basra, where the author still lives, these fleeting stories oscillate between whimsy and tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46713383944428,"sku":"9781646051861","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1337153482774.jpg?v=1754323615"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/diaa-jubaili.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}