A Golden Age

Name: A Golden Age
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781921922466
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By Tahmima Anam

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A Golden Age by Tahmima Anam is set against the backdrop of the Bangladesh Liberation War. It follows Rehana Haque, a widow who is drawn into the conflict in a bid to protect her children. The novel explores themes of family, loyalty, and resilience as personal and national struggles intertwine during a tumultuous period in history.
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This novel may appeal to you if you're captivated by historical narratives interwoven with personal tales of resilience and sacrifice. It deftly explores the complexities of family loyalty set against the backdrop of Bangladesh's struggle for independence, offering a poignant and vivid portrayal of cultural and political upheaval.

A Golden Age

East Pakistan, 1971, a country on the brink of war and a family that is about to change for ever. Rehana Haque is throwing a party for her children in her rose-filled garden. Beyond the garden walls the city buzzes with excitement over recent elections

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East Pakistan, 1971 - a country on the brink of war and a family that is about to change forever. Rehana Haque is throwing a party for her children in her rose-filled garden. Beyond the garden walls, the city buzzes with excitement over recent elections.

But no one could ever imagine what the coming days and months would bring - the fever, the hope, the faith, and the heartbreaking choices that everyone must make, including Rehana.

Set against the backdrop of the Bangladesh War of Independence, A Golden Age is a gripping novel of revolution, passion, and unexpected heroism.

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A Golden Age by Tahmima Anam has been praised for its elegant and graceful prose. The novel vividly captures the complexities of human emotions amidst the backdrop of a society in turmoil, with particular attention to the intensity of unexpected love and the collective anxiety during a national crisis.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921922466

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 May 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 408g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Tahmima Anam is the author of The Good Muslim.

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