Beirut 2020: The Collapse of a Civilization, a Journal by Charif Majdalani (Engl

Description: Beirut 2020 by Charif Majdalani, Ruth Diver Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The diary of one of Lebanons best-selling authors in the year of the explosion that stunned the world. Majdalanis reportage through the months of 2020 bears witness to the ways in which an ancient civilization slowly, then rapidly, descends into the abyss. Publisher Description The authors home town is falling apart. Lebanons capital [...] has morphed into a symbol of devastation and hatred and madness. Majdalani is a survivor who still finds in himself the elegance to smile and hope Amin Maalouf, Prix Goncourt winnerIt is rare to capture the moment when it first occurs, in real time, with these seemingly humble details that describe the instant in all its depth Alexandra Schwartzbrod, LiberationA short narrative that strikes straight at the heart Gaetane Morin, Le ParisienWhen Charif Majdalani begins to walk the streets of his city, and to write down what he sees, the first hints of unrest within a vibrant culture creep to the fore. Majdalanis reportage through the months of 2020 bears witness to the ways in which an ancient civilization slowly, then rapidly, descends into the abyss: corruption and vice infect the corridors of power; currency plummets into freefall, rats scurry between piles of rotting rubbish that grow higher along the pavements. Born from the rancour of existential pestilence, violence erupts and Beiruts citizens find themselves in high-voltage stand-offs with law enforcement.Then, the unexpected, Beirut collapses under the explosive force of 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate. The blast kills hundreds and injures thousands. But through the rubble and the sirens, a people finds its strength to survive and its heart to unite. The city becomes the metaphor for each of our cultural capitals throughout the world. Author Biography Charif Majdalani is one of Lebanons most important literary figures. His novelMoving the Palace won the 2008 Francois Mauriac Prize from the Academie Francaise.Ruth Diver is an award-winning translator based in New Zealand. Her 2016 joint translation ofThe Reader on the 6.27 was a Waterstones Book of the Month. Details ISBN 1914495039 ISBN-13 9781914495038 Title Beirut 2020 Author Charif Majdalani, Ruth Diver Format Hardcover Year 2021 Pages 176 Publisher Headline Publishing Group GE_Item_ID:158673777; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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