Book
My pen is the wing of a bird : new fiction by Afghan women
Call Number
- FICTION MY (CEN)
Edition
First Grand Central Publishing edition.
Languages
Translated from the Dari and the Pashto.
Publication Information
New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2022.
Physical Description
xiv, 237 pages ; 19 cm
Summary
A woman's fortitude saves her village from disaster. A teenager explores their identity in a moment of quiet. A petition writer reflects on his life as a dog lies nursing her puppies. A tormented girl tries to find love through a horrific act. A headmaster makes his way to work, treading the fine line between life and death. Eighteen writers tell stories that are both unique and universal - stories of family, work, childhood, friendship, war, gender identity and cultural traditions.
Contents
- Companion / Daughter number eight / Dogs are not to blame / A common language / The late shift / The most beautiful lips in the world / I don't have the flying wings / Bad luck / What are friends for? / D is for Daud / Falling from the summit of dreams / An imprint on the wall
- The black crow of winter / Silver ring / Sandals / The worms / Khurshid Khanum, rise and shine / My pillow's journey of eleven thousand, eight hundred and seventy-six kilometres / Ajah / The red boots / Blossom / Haska's decision / Please turn the air conditioning on, sir