Sitt Marie Rose

by Etel Adnan

Book Overview

Translated from the French by Georgina Kleege. SITT MARIE ROSE, an SPD bestseller, is the story of a woman abducted by militiamen during the civil war in Lebanon. Already a classic of war literature, it won the France-Pays Arabes award in Paris and has been translated into six languages.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 094299633X
• ISBN13: 9780942996333
• Release Date: April 1982
• Publisher: Post Apollo Press
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.6" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Amazing Book

This novel was a truly amazing piece of literature. It serves as a testament to the atrocious nature that human beings can evolve into. Adnan portrays the primary dilemmas that were inherent in civil war era Lebanon in a most articulate manner, depicting with absolute vindication the savagery human beings are capable of attaining towards their brothers and sisters. The story also serves as proof of the contrivance of religion by men to serve their own dastardly purposes.

war never ends...

As I reflect back on the events that are taking place in the Middle East today, as Israel is attacking Lebanon, I am speechless. Reading this book three months ago, I understand what the people in Palestine, in Lebanon are feeling, as they have to deal with yet another war, yet another bully. I highly recommend this book, it speaks to humanity. It brings us together.

A remarkable novel!

A must read if one wishes to try to grasp the historical intricacies and animosity of Christian and Palestinian relations. Told through a unique narration style, this book is a must read for anyone interested in Middle East relations without the typical watered-down bias of western corporatism. A truly wonderful novel.

Magical and Powerful - a must read for peace lovers

As a Lebanese, and, more importantly, as an anti-war activist, I found this book to be one of the most powerful testaments against the horrors and inhumanity of war. For Etel Adnan to have expressed the irrationality and insanity of war, and yet equally expressed the strength of human dignity and beauty is a testament to her writing.I strongly recommend this short yet powerful and deeply poetic book to all Lebanese and to all those fighting for peace and justice.