Syrian novelist Abdullah Nafakh held a signing event for his latest short story collection, (Longing to Paradise), on Tuesday at the Al-Mazzeh Cultural Center in Damascus.
The collection offers a poignant exploration of the harsh economic, social, and living conditions faced by Syrians under the former regime. Through a mix of sarcastic, satirical, and serious tones, Nafakh delves into the complex struggles of everyday life in Syria, with some stories evoking the longing for salvation and relief, particularly in the final years before the country’s liberation.
A teacher of Arabic language and an expert in scientific research, linguistic investigation, and text analysis, Nafakh’s latest work marks his fourth literary achievement, following two short story collections and a novel.
