The Silence And The Roar by Nihad Sîris
Set in a nameless Middle Eastern country under a totalitarian regime, the story follows a day in the life of a writer who is banned from publishing. As the nation celebrates the 20th anniversary of its leader's rule, the protagonist navigates a city engulfed in orchestrated chaos and propaganda. Amidst the oppressive silence and the orchestrated roar of the regime's celebrations, he encounters various characters who reflect the absurdity and brutality of the regime. Through his journey, the narrative explores themes of freedom, resistance, and the power of the individual voice against the backdrop of a suffocating dictatorship.
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- Published
- 2004
- Nationality
- Syrian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- Arabic
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