Alesmael Khaled
Alesmael Khaled - Selamlik - Paperback
Alesmael Khaled - Selamlik - Paperback
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Description: Furat a Syrian in his early 20s visits Sibki Park in Damascus which serves as a gathering place for gay men from all over the city. He learns about the Hammams secret meeting places for gays located throughout the old city. Inside these public baths the air is thick with the scent of bay laurel soap and naked men hide in the steam. Despite society religion and regime disapproval Furat finds the love he seeks just before being forced to flee as his world changes. Later on Furat wakes up in a cold sweat at an asylum in the Swedish forest recalling a terrifying dream in which he was blindfolded and bound. Having seen the horrific clips of what extremists do to gays circulating on the internet he begins to write about his experience while locked in the toilet. This is the story of Furat's journey along with that of other refugees as they struggle against physical and economic challenges migration laws and deep - seated fears of loss shame and hatred. However amid these difficulties also lie moments of passion and pleasure. Despite everything Furat remains steadfast in his pursuit of love.
Title: Selamlik
Author(s): Alesmael Khaled
Publisher: World Editions
Barcode: 9781642861488
Pages: 176 Pages
Publication Date: 4/2/2024
Category: Modern & Contemporary Fiction
Description: Furat a Syrian in his early 20s visits Sibki Park in Damascus which serves as a gathering place for gay men from all over the city. He learns about the Hammams secret meeting places for gays located throughout the old city. Inside these public baths the air is thick with the scent of bay laurel soap and naked men hide in the steam. Despite society religion and regime disapproval Furat finds the love he seeks just before being forced to flee as his world changes. Later on Furat wakes up in a cold sweat at an asylum in the Swedish forest recalling a terrifying dream in which he was blindfolded and bound. Having seen the horrific clips of what extremists do to gays circulating on the internet he begins to write about his experience while locked in the toilet. This is the story of Furat's journey along with that of other refugees as they struggle against physical and economic challenges migration laws and deep - seated fears of loss shame and hatred. However amid these difficulties also lie moments of passion and pleasure. Despite everything Furat remains steadfast in his pursuit of love.
Title: Selamlik
Author(s): Alesmael Khaled
Publisher: World Editions
Barcode: 9781642861488
Pages: 176 Pages
Publication Date: 4/2/2024
Category: Modern & Contemporary Fiction
