Overview of Afghan Rumour Bazaar: Secret Sub-Cultures, Hidden Worlds And The Everyday Life Of The Absurd Book

About The BookAfghan Rumour Bazaar: Secret Sub-Cultures, Hidden Worlds and the Everyday Life of the Absurd is an ironic and humorous account of life in Afghanistan, which is a country that most people falsely assume to know well. However, the book aims to show you the lesser-known details of life in this country. This can help the readers gain deep insight into the sub-cultures and hidden worlds of the Afghans. The author has spoken at length about the male cross-dressers, bacha-posh girlboys and underground Christian converts. These absurdities have been set against the background of horrendous war and bloodshed.This book speaks out concerning some of the major issues that the author finds herself facing, which includes a question as to why the Imams would talk to the people about nail polish. The author also speaks out about other topics such as Afghanistan's rich Jewish heritage, Kabul's street style, along with debates on the resurrection of Afghanistan's spiritual bazaar and a description of the Malalai of Maiwand, who is famous for leading a rebellion against the British. The book addresses a number of other controversial issues such as terrorism, soap operas, drugs, diplomacy, the Taliban and much more.Even though this book addresses a number of issues concerning life in this country, it does this in a heart-warming way, which is bound to leave a lasting impression in the minds of its readers.Afghan Rumour Bazaar: Secret Sub-Cultures, Hidden Worlds and the Everyday Life of the Absurd was published by Hachette India, in the year 2013 and is available in paperback.Key Features The book provides its readers with an insight into life in Afghanistan. It handles controversial issues that pertain to life in this country, in a delicate way.

• Book Type :

Afghan Rumour Bazaar: Secret Sub

Book Binding :

Paperback

Language :

English

Number of Pages :

256 pages

ISBN - 10 :

935009715X

Afghan Rumour Bazaar: Secret Sub-Cultures, Hidden Worlds And The Everyday Life Of The Absurd Published On :

15 Aug 2013

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