Zenobia
Zenobia by Morten Dürr is a poignant graphic novel published by Seven Stories Press on November 13, 2018. This edition, translated into English, spans 96 pages and presents a deeply moving narrative centered around a young Syrian refugee named Amina. As she navigates the chaos of war, Amina draws strength from the legendary warrior queen Zenobia, whose courage inspires her during her harrowing journey.
In this graphic novel, readers will find a sensitive portrayal of Amina’s experiences as she escapes her war-torn village. The story unfolds with minimal text, relying heavily on evocative illustrations to convey themes of loss, resilience, and the impact of conflict. Through Amina’s memories of her mother and her childhood, the narrative explores social themes related to death, grief, and bereavement, making it a relevant read for both children and adults. Zenobia serves as a powerful symbol of strength in the face of adversity, inviting reflection on the realities faced by many in the Middle East today.
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A deeply moving and award-winning graphic novel about a young Syrian refugee.
Zenobia was once a great warrior queen of Syria whose reign reached from Egypt to Turkey. She was courageous. No one gave her orders. Once she even went to war against the emperor of Rome.
When things feel overwhelming for Amina, her mother reminds her to think of Zenobia and be strong. Amina is a Syrian girl caught up in a war that reaches her village. To escape the war she boards a small boat crammed with other refugees. The boat is rickety and the turbulent seas send Amina overboard. In the dark water Amina remembers playing hide and seek with her mother and making dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) and the journey she had to undertake with her uncle to escape. And she thinks of the brave warrior Zenobia.
Zenobia is a heartbreaking and all-too-real story of one child’s experience of war. Told with great sensitivity in few words and almost exclusively with pictures, Zenobia is a story for children and adults.
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