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The Real and the Imaginary: The Baghdad Clock by Shahad Al Rawi

May 28, 2020June 27, 2020 Neriman Kuyucu

As a war narrative enveloped in magic, love, and hope, The Baghdad Clock adds depth to the burgeoning genre of postcolonial Iraqi novels. Continue reading The Real and the Imaginary: The Baghdad Clock by Shahad Al Rawi

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