Leila Aboulela: A Sense of Independence
Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, UK
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Leila Aboulela has been praised by Ali Smith and Ben Okri for her rich and nuanced writing depicting Islamic spiritual and political life. She joins us today to discuss her new novel, River Spirit, a journey through 19th century Sudan where a young girl, her brother and their adopted guardian must all take different paths as the country tries to free itself from Ottoman rule.
Leila Aboulela
Leila Aboulela grew up in Sudan and moved to Scotland in her mid-twenties.
Leila has written a number of novels and short story collections including The Kindness of Enemies, The Translator, Minaret and most recently, Elsewhere, Home. Her books have been translated into 14 languages.
Her work highlights the challenges facing Muslims in Europe and has received critical acclaim for its distinctive exploration of identity, migration and Islamic spirituality. The Telegraph’s Rachel Cusk described her as ‘the modern female voice… fresh, diverse, challenging, uninhibited.’
Leila currently lives in Aberdeen.
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