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A place to come and share the joy of reading. We will pick one book (any genre) every month.
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In 1974, Wikipedia informs me, Saadawi was interviewing inmates in Egypt's Qanatir prison for a study of neurosis in Egyptian women. One of these inmates, Firdaus, was sentenced to death for the murder of a man. Her story became the basis for Saadawi's novel - Firdaus herself was later hanged. So it's probably not going to be a barrel of laughs. But it does sound very interesting. Feminist masterpiece or negative western stereotypes? Let's see! Location details to follow later. €2 voluntary donations are welcome on the night.
Details to follow.
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