Musician Clouds by Bader Ali (17 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. A translation of an award-winning Iraqi novelist's story exploring global migration in a postcolonial world, extremism, and what it means to belong somewhereThe talented classical cellist Nabil always imagined a world where music and art govern everyday life. After being attacked in his hometown in Iraq and not being able to play music, Nabil decides to emigrate to Europe, where he thinks he can fit into society better. He muses about music, the Utopian City as envisioned by philosopher al-Farabi, and if there is any place that will meet his ideals. When Nabil meets Fanny and they become lovers, she tries to help him get back on his feet but he struggles to accept it. Ali Bader uses Nabil's story to explore an artist's place in the world and to subtly critique both Iraqi and European societies.Originally published in Arabic in 2016 during the peak of migration from the Middle East to Europe, Musician in the Clouds explores global migration in a postcolonial world, the impacts of extremism, and what it means to belong somewhere. This translation includes the author's newly updated novel, published in 2023, and an original interview between the author and translator about the book.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A translation of an award-winning Iraqi novelists story exploring global migration in a postcolonial world, extremism, and what it means to belong somewhereThe talented classical cellist Nabil always imagined a world where music and art govern everyday life. After being attacked in his hometown in Iraq and not being able to play music, Nabil decides to emigrate to Europe, where he thinks he can fit into society better. He muses about music, the Utopian City as envisioned by philosopher al-Farabi, and if there is any place that will meet his ideals. When Nabil meets Fanny and they become lovers, she tries to help him get back on his feet but he struggles to accept it. Ali Bader uses Nabils story to explore an artists place in the world and to subtly critique both Iraqi and European societies.Originally published in Arabic in 2016 during the peak of migration from the Middle East to Europe, Musician in the Clouds explores global migration in a postcolonial world, the impacts of extremism, and what it means to belong somewhere. This translation includes the author's newly updated novel, published in 2023, and an original interview between the author and translator about the book. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Talented Iraqi cello player Nabil dreams of changing the world with his music. He imagines a world where music and art govern everyday life. As he becomes increasingly alienated from Iraqi society, he begins to wonder if Iraq will ever meet his ideals. After being attacked in his hometown by neighborhood extremists and having his cello destroyed, Nabil decides to emigrate to Europe and pays to be smuggled to Belgium, where he thinks he can fit into society better. Once in Belgium, he still feels alienated by his lofty ideas about harmony, music, and how easy it would be to integrate into society'.

Paperback. Condition: New. A translation of an award-winning Iraqi novelist's story exploring global migration in a postcolonial world, extremism, and what it means to belong somewhereThe talented classical cellist Nabil always imagined a world where music and art govern everyday life. After being attacked in his hometown in Iraq and not being able to play music, Nabil decides to emigrate to Europe, where he thinks he can fit into society better. He muses about music, the Utopian City as envisioned by philosopher al-Farabi, and if there is any place that will meet his ideals. When Nabil meets Fanny and they become lovers, she tries to help him get back on his feet but he struggles to accept it. Ali Bader uses Nabil's story to explore an artist's place in the world and to subtly critique both Iraqi and European societies.Originally published in Arabic in 2016 during the peak of migration from the Middle East to Europe, Musician in the Clouds explores global migration in a postcolonial world, the impacts of extremism, and what it means to belong somewhere. This translation includes the author's newly updated novel, published in 2023, and an original interview between the author and translator about the book.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A translation of an award-winning Iraqi novelists story exploring global migration in a postcolonial world, extremism, and what it means to belong somewhereThe talented classical cellist Nabil always imagined a world where music and art govern everyday life. After being attacked in his hometown in Iraq and not being able to play music, Nabil decides to emigrate to Europe, where he thinks he can fit into society better. He muses about music, the Utopian City as envisioned by philosopher al-Farabi, and if there is any place that will meet his ideals. When Nabil meets Fanny and they become lovers, she tries to help him get back on his feet but he struggles to accept it. Ali Bader uses Nabils story to explore an artists place in the world and to subtly critique both Iraqi and European societies.Originally published in Arabic in 2016 during the peak of migration from the Middle East to Europe, Musician in the Clouds explores global migration in a postcolonial world, the impacts of extremism, and what it means to belong somewhere. This translation includes the author's newly updated novel, published in 2023, and an original interview between the author and translator about the book. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A translation of an award-winning Iraqi novelists story exploring global migration in a postcolonial world, extremism, and what it means to belong somewhereThe talented classical cellist Nabil always imagined a world where music and art govern everyday life. After being attacked in his hometown in Iraq and not being able to play music, Nabil decides to emigrate to Europe, where he thinks he can fit into society better. He muses about music, the Utopian City as envisioned by philosopher al-Farabi, and if there is any place that will meet his ideals. When Nabil meets Fanny and they become lovers, she tries to help him get back on his feet but he struggles to accept it. Ali Bader uses Nabils story to explore an artists place in the world and to subtly critique both Iraqi and European societies.Originally published in Arabic in 2016 during the peak of migration from the Middle East to Europe, Musician in the Clouds explores global migration in a postcolonial world, the impacts of extremism, and what it means to belong somewhere. This translation includes the author's newly updated novel, published in 2023, and an original interview between the author and translator about the book. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.