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This contemporary classic, the story of a Palestinian who becomes a citizen of Israel, combines fact and fantasy, tragedy and comedy. Saeed is the comic hero, the luckless fool, whose tale tells of aggression and resistance, terror and heroism, reason and loyalty that typify the hardships and struggles of Arabs in Israel. An informer for the Zionist state, his stupidity, candor, and cowardice make him more of a victim than a villain; but in a series of tragicomic episodes, he is gradually transformed from a disasterhaunted, gullible collaborator into a Palestinianno hero still, but a simple man intent on survival and, perhaps, happiness. The authors own anger and sorrow at Palestines tragedy and his acquaintance with the absurdities of Israeli politics (he was once a member of Israels parliament himself) are here transmuted into satire both biting and funny. Translated by Anton Shammas into Hebrew, The Secret Life of Saeed won Israels foremost Prize for Literature; a stage version played to great acclaim for a decade.
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- Q: What is 'The Secret Life of Saeed: The Pessoptimist' about? A: The book tells the story of Saeed, a Palestinian who becomes a citizen of Israel, blending fact and fantasy while exploring themes of aggression, resistance, and the complexities of life as an Arab in Israel.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Secret Life of Saeed: The Pessoptimist' is Emile Habiby, a notable Palestinian writer and former member of the Israeli parliament.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Acceptable,' which may indicate some wear, but it remains readable and intact.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has a total of 192 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Secret Life of Saeed: The Pessoptimist' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2001.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, it is part of the Interlink World Fiction Series, which features diverse narratives from around the globe.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of identity, the absurdities of Israeli politics, and the struggles of Palestinians, interweaving tragedy and comedy.
- Q: Has this book received any awards? A: Yes, 'The Secret Life of Saeed' won Israel's foremost Prize for Literature, highlighting its literary significance.
- Q: Is there a stage adaptation of this book? A: Yes, there was a stage version of 'The Secret Life of Saeed' that received great acclaim and ran for a decade.