{"title":"Shokoofeh Azar","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cem\u003eShokoofeh Azar\u003c\/em\u003e, an innovative voice in modern literature. Known for her eloquent storytelling, Azar's writing transports readers to vividly imaginative worlds, bridging cultural and emotional landscapes effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her most celebrated novels, \u003cem\u003eThe Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree\u003c\/em\u003e, earned a place on the shortlist of the prestigious International Booker Prize in 2020. This remarkable narrative weaves a rich tapestry of magical realism and poignant allegory, set against the backdrop of post-revolutionary Iran. Azar's masterful use of language and profound insight into human resilience make this work an unforgettable journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother notable addition to your collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Gowkaran Tree in the Middle of Our Kitchen\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that continues Azar’s legacy of blending the mystical with the mundane. Her unique voice provides readers with a deeper understanding of the universal themes of love, loss, and the relentless quest for enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore these works in the \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e category and immerse yourself in the distinctive storytelling of Shokoofeh Azar. Each book promises a captivating experience that will resonate long after you've turned the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-gowkaran-tree-in-the-middle-of-our-kitchen-by-shokoofeh-azar-9781787706040","title":"The Gowkaran Tree in the Middle of our Kitchen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning fifty years in the history of modern Iran, this lush, layered story embraces politics and family, revolution and reconstruction, loss and love, as it recounts the colourful destinies of twelve children who get lost one long-ago night inside a mysterious palace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Azar's new novel, each lost child's story unfolds against the backdrop of immense cultural and political transformation; lovers must survive war, revolution, and rigid social strictures to keep their love alive; family bonds are tested, especially those indissoluble connections between the living and the dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gowkaran Tree in the Middle of Our Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e is also the moving story of one family's efforts to preserve the richness of Iranian culture in the face of Islamic hegemony following the 1979 revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46418909855980,"sku":"9781787706040","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781787706040.jpg?v=1746506102"},{"product_id":"the-enlightenment-of-the-greengage-tree-shortlisted-for-the-international-booker-prize-2020-by-shokoofeh-azar-9781787703100","title":"The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree: SHORTLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2020","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA family story about the unbreakable connection between the living and the dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in Iran in the decade following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, this moving, richly imagined novel is narrated by the ghost of Bahar, a thirteen-year-old girl, whose family is compelled to flee their home in Tehran for a new life in a small village. They hope in this way to preserve both their intellectual freedom and their lives. But they soon find themselves caught up in the post-revolutionary chaos that sweeps across their ancient land and its people. Bahar's mother, after a tragic loss, embarks on a long, eventful journey in search of meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree\u003c\/em\u003e speaks of the power of imagination when confronted with cruelty, and of our human need to make sense of trauma through the ritual of storytelling itself. Through her unforgettable characters, Azar weaves a timely and timeless story that juxtaposes the beauty of an ancient, vibrant culture with the brutality of an oppressive political regime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846189371628,"sku":"9781787703100","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13560043482824.jpg?v=1758905529"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/shokoofeh-azar.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}