A history of the big house : a novel / Charif Majdalani ; translated from the French by Ruth Diver.
| Author/creator | Majdalani, Charif, 1960- author. |
| Other author | Diver, Ruth, translator. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Other Press, [2024] |
| Description | 392 pages ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Histoire de la grande maison. English |
| Abstract | "This vibrant family saga chronicles the rise and fall of the Nassar clan, as they navigate the great events of the 20th century in Lebanon, from the Ottoman Empire to the French Mandate. At the end of the 19th century, a man is forced to flee his village after a quarrel. Starting over with nothing, the banished, audacious Wakim Nassar will create orange plantations on the outskirts of Beirut and become the head of a large clan, feared and respected. The great house he builds at their center will become a powerful symbol of the Nassars' glory, admired from afar. But this decadence is short-lived, battered by the First World War, illness, family tragedy, and the shifting regimes that control Lebanon. As circumstances compel Wakim's descendants, one by one, to leave the house, it falls into ruin. A rich, sweeping tale full of unforgettable characters and anchored in historical fact, A History of the Big House captures the unique experience of the Lebanese people through this family's triumphs and struggles"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Majdalani, Charif, 1960- History of the big house New York : Other Press, 2024 9781635423419 |
| Genre/form | Romance fiction. |
| Genre/form | Fiction. |
| Genre/form | Novels. |
| Genre/form | Novels. |
| Genre/form | Romans. |
| LCCN | 2024013824 |
| ISBN | 9781635423402 paperback |
| ISBN | 1635423406 paperback |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PQ3979.3 .M34 H5713 2024 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |