Bibliograph

The secret life of Saeed, the Pessoptimist, by Emile Habiby ; translated by Salma Khadra Jayyusi and Trevor LeGassick

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The secret life of Saeed, the Pessoptimist, by Emile Habiby ; translated by Salma Khadra Jayyusi and Trevor LeGassick

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 164-169)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The secret life of Saeed

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

47705455

Responsibility statement

by Emile Habiby ; translated by Salma Khadra Jayyusi and Trevor LeGassick

Series statement

Emerging voices

Sub title

the Pessoptimist

Summary

Saeed is a Palestinian informant in Israel whose story is told in the form of letters to an unnamed correspondent after Saeed has escaped to outer space with the help of an extraterrestrial friend. He tries to gain favor by being the best informant, but his bad luck and dim wit guarantee his failure; his life is lived in constant fear, yet he is never without hope

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