Tremors: New Fiction by Iranian American Writers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781557289957)

This groundbreaking anthology brings together twenty-seven authors from a wide range of experiences that offer new perspectives on the Iranian American story. The authors in Tremors represent the maturing voice of Iranian American fiction from the vantage point of those who were born and raised in Iran, as well as those writers who reflect a more distant, but still important, connection to their Iranian heritage. Altogether, these narratives capture the diversity of the Iranian diaspora and complicate the often-narrow view of Iranian culture represented in the media. The stories and novel excerpts explore the deeply human experiences of one of the newest immigrant groups to the United States in its attempts to adjust and assimilate in the face of major historical upheavals such as the 1979 Iranian revolution, the hostage crisis, and the attacks of September 11, 2001. The stories set in Iran testify to the resilience, dignity, and humor of a people rich in history and culture.

Author: Anita Amirrezvani
ISBN-10: 1557289956
ISBN-13: 9781557289957
Publisher: University of Arkansas Press
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2013
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.90w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/18/2013