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The Parisian

By Isabella Hammad
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The Parisian by Isabella Hammad is a captivating historical fiction novel set during the tumultuous period of World War I and the subsequent fight for Palestinian independence. It follows Midhat Kamal, a young Palestinian man, as he navigates his education in France and returns home to a changing political landscape. With a rich blend of personal and political intrigue, the story intricately explores themes of identity, love, and belonging.
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You might enjoy this historical fiction if you're drawn to sweeping narratives that explore identity, politics, and culture. Set against the backdrop of World War I and its aftermath, it offers a captivating look at a young Palestinian man's journey through love, loss, and self-discovery in Paris. Fans of richly detailed character studies and historical landscapes will likely find this novel particularly engaging.

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The Parisian

'A sublime reading experience: delicate, restrained, surpassingly intelligent, uncommonly poised and truly beautiful' Zadie Smith

**WINNER OF THE BETTY TRASK AWARD 2020**

Midhat Kamal - dreamer, romantic, aesthete - leaves Palestine in 1914 to study medicine in France, under the tutelage of Dr Molineu.

A sumptuous historical novel, set against the backdrop of World War I, from 'an enormous talent' (Zadie Smith)

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A sumptuous historical novel, set against the backdrop of World War I, from 'an enormous talent' (Zadie Smith).

'A sublime reading experience—delicate, restrained, surpassingly intelligent, uncommonly poised and truly beautiful.' — Zadie Smith

WINNER OF THE BETTY TRASK AWARD 2020

Midhat Kamal—dreamer, romantic, aesthete—leaves Palestine in 1914 to study medicine in France, under the tutelage of Dr Molineu. He falls deeply in love with Jeannette, the doctor's daughter. But Midhat soon discovers that everything is fragile—love turns to loss, friends become enemies, and everyone is looking for a place to belong.

Through Midhat's eyes, we see the tangled politics and personal tragedies of a turbulent era—the Palestinian struggle for independence, the strife of the early twentieth century, and the looming shadow of the Second World War. Lush and immersive, and devastating in its power, The Parisian is an elegant, richly-imagined debut from a dazzling new voice in fiction.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL FICTION 2020

SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD FICTION AWARD 2019

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Isabella Hammad's debut novel is widely praised for its storytelling prowess and richly layered narrative. Critics commend its lush portrayal of Palestinian life under the British Mandate and its epic exploration of love and historical context. Comparison to literary giants like Tolstoy and Stendhal underscores the book's ambition and stylistic depth, with reviewers lauding its combination of psychological insight and social novel elements.

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ISBN: 9781784705701

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 401g

Pages: 576

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Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Historical Romance Isabella Hammad Literary Fiction Penguin Books Romance

About the Author

Isabella Hammad is the author of The Parisian and Enter Ghost. She has been shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction and the RSL Ondaatje Prize, and has been awarded the RSL Encore Prize, the Aspen Words Literary Prize, the Plimpton Prize for Fiction, the Sue Kaufman Prize from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the Palestine Book Award and a Betty Trask Award. She has received fellowships from MacDowell and the Lannan Foundation. In 2023, she was included as one of Granta's Best of Young British Novelists.

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