The Corpse Washer (The Margellos World Republic of Letters)
by Sinan Antoon
A haunting novel about an Iraqi man compelled to wash the dead, confronting the realities of war, loss, and the struggle to pursue his own dreams.
About This Book
The Corpse Washer is a novel by Sinan Antoon that follows the life of Jawad, a young Iraqi artist forced by circumstance to take up his family’s traditional role as a corpse washer.
Set against the backdrop of war and occupation, the story examines the impact of violence and loss on personal dreams and daily existence.
Through quiet, introspective prose, the novel reflects on memory, ritual, and the persistence of human dignity amid turmoil.
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