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Yumna Kassab's impressionistic novel Politica considers moral dilemmas and harsh choices in a time of war

  • Written by Ned Curthoys, Senior Lecturer in English and Literary Studies, The University of Western Australia
Yumna Kassab's impressionistic novel Politica considers moral dilemmas and harsh choices in a time of warMosaic, al-Aqsa mosque, Jerusalem.Salajean/Shutterstock

Politica is the fourth novel by Yumna Kassab, who has made a significant impact on the Australian literary scene since the publication of her debut novel The House of Youssef in 2019.

Politica is written in Kassab’s now signature polyphonic style. A variety of abruptly introduced...

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