Bibliograph

The Arab of the future, a graphic memoir :, Riad Sattouf ; translated by Sam Taylor, 2

Type

Label

The Arab of the future, a graphic memoir :, Riad Sattouf ; translated by Sam Taylor, 2

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Arab of the future

Nature of contents

comics graphic novels

Oclc number

953161572

Responsibility statement

Riad Sattouf ; translated by Sam Taylor

Series statement

Arab of the future, 2

Sub title

a graphic memoir :

Summary

In this volume, Riad, now settled in his father's hometown of Homs, gets to go to school, where he dedicates himself to becoming a true Syrian in the country of the dictator Hafez Al-Assad. Riad's story takes in the sweep of politics, religion, and poverty, but is steered by acutely observed small moments: the daily sadism of his schoolteacher, the lure of the black market, with its menu of shame and subsistence, and the obsequiousness of his father in the company of those close to the regime. As his family strains to fit in, one chilling, barbaric act drives the Sattoufs to make the most dramatic of changes. --From publisher description

resource.variantTitle

Arab of the future twoGraphic memoir : a childhood in the Middle East (1984-1985)Childhood in the Middle East (1984-1985)

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