—Beth Baron, The Graduate Center and City College, City University of New York, author of The Orphan Scandal "Bringing together biography and history, Unknown Past examines transformations in midcentury Egypt through the life of the hugely popular Layla Murad.
Murad was a Jew who converted to Islam in the shadow of the first Arab-Israeli war. Author: Hanan Hammad. Egyptians have long told their national story through interpretations of Murad's life, intertwining the individual and Egyptian state and society to better understand Egyptian identity.
—Beth Baron, The Graduate Center and City College, City University of New York, author of The Orphan Scandal "Bringing together biography and history, Unknown Past examines transformations in midcentury Egypt through the life of the hugely popular Layla Murad.
Murad was a Jew who converted to Islam in the shadow of the first Arab-Israeli war. Author: Hanan Hammad. Egyptians have long told their national story through interpretations of Murad's life, intertwining the individual and Egyptian state and society to better understand Egyptian identity.
In this evocative and revealing novel, Hanan Hammad explores the haunting experience of loss and the intricate web of memory. Layering the past with the present, the story delves into themes of identity and belonging, reflecting on the impact of history on personal lives and relationships. Through richly developed characters, the narrative weaves a tapestry of cultural narratives and deeply human emotions, inviting readers to engage with the nuances of various identities. .
ISBN-13: 9781503629776, 978-1503629776. Author(s): Hanan Hammad. Murad was a Jew who converted to Islam in the shadow of the first Arab-Israeli war. Egyptians have long told their national story through interpretations of Murad's life, intertwining the individual and Egyptian state and society to better understand Egyptian identity.
