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The Corpse Exhibition And Other Stories of Iraq

The Corpse Exhibition And Other Stories of Iraq

Literary Fiction
Pages
208
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection of short stories offers a stark and often surreal look at life in war-torn Iraq. Through a series of unsettling and darkly humorous narratives, the author explores the psychological toll of conflict and the absurdities of human existence amidst chaos. The tales delve into the lives of ordinary people grappling with extraordinary circumstances, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkGrittyMelancholicThought-Provoking
Unreliable Narrator

Genres

Literary Fiction

About the author

H
Hassan Blasim

Known for his powerful short stories and contributions to science fiction, Hassan Blasim is an Iraqi author. He edited Iraq + 100, the first anthology of science fiction from Iraq, and his own collections include The Corpse Exhibition and The Madman of Freedom Square.