Alleged, because the CIA is the first to assume that Saddam Hussein wrote four novels. The first being a love story without so much love. The second in relation to a young woman who must wait for her fiance to come home from fighting in Iran. The other two novels being related to Ba'ath party, and the last, conspiracy. Information on each title can be found on Wiki under Saddam Hussein Books.
It is also believed that there were people than just Saddam involved in the writing of these books. The CIA was the first to suggest that the initial novel had been written with the help of a ghostwriter, or ghostwriters. Whereas, it appears if this is the case, it would most likely be the for all four novels.
The first novel was written in 2000. It is the tale of a King who both adores and abuses his wife, filled with romance, rape and torture, it is not a book for the weak of heart. When one considers the life and times of the alleged writer, it is clear to see that there were some definite issues with regards to control both during and outside the dictator's reign in power.
The second novel, The Fortified Castle written in 2001 is seventy three pages long. It is an allegorical tale of sorts about a delayed wedding to the ongoing tensions and fighting between Iran and Iraq. A tale of two sides, the Sunnis and Shiites, of which there are two lovers. In the end, the story ends without resolution, or a wedding. While, it may difficult to understand, when one compares the hesitant of marriage between Jewish individuals and Christians, one can better understand the hesitance of a marriage between a Shiite and a Sunni.
Men In The City, the third novel being one related to the rise of the Ba'ath party in Iraq, unlike others is of a political nature. The book looks at the rise of the Ba'ath party in Tikrit, which is the home town of the dictator. While a number of books were written within the few years prior to the invasion of Iraq in 2003, most are set in the small village the dictator once called home.
The final work in Saddam's writing cache, other than poetry is that of Begone, Demons, a book which has been suggested had been finished one day before the U. S. Invaded Iraq in 2003. While this has been reported to be the case, there is no physical evidence as to the truth of the matter. In this one, a conspiracy is taking place in relation to Zionist-Christians who renounce Arabs, Muslims, and the Islamic faith.
The dictator was taken down and killed during the invasion. An event that will most likely grace history text books of the future. As to whether Saddam Hussein actually wrote any, or all of these novels is something that will never be fact, only speculation. Still, with the overall imagery and themes, it does appear the leader could have written, if not co-written at least a few.
In the end, whether or not his oldest daughter will find a publisher remains in question. Though, with so many self-publishing companies working all over the world, there is no doubt the works could be published locally in Iraq, if not the rest of the world. If so, it will be interesting to see the level of interest people have in reading these writings.
It is also believed that there were people than just Saddam involved in the writing of these books. The CIA was the first to suggest that the initial novel had been written with the help of a ghostwriter, or ghostwriters. Whereas, it appears if this is the case, it would most likely be the for all four novels.
The first novel was written in 2000. It is the tale of a King who both adores and abuses his wife, filled with romance, rape and torture, it is not a book for the weak of heart. When one considers the life and times of the alleged writer, it is clear to see that there were some definite issues with regards to control both during and outside the dictator's reign in power.
The second novel, The Fortified Castle written in 2001 is seventy three pages long. It is an allegorical tale of sorts about a delayed wedding to the ongoing tensions and fighting between Iran and Iraq. A tale of two sides, the Sunnis and Shiites, of which there are two lovers. In the end, the story ends without resolution, or a wedding. While, it may difficult to understand, when one compares the hesitant of marriage between Jewish individuals and Christians, one can better understand the hesitance of a marriage between a Shiite and a Sunni.
Men In The City, the third novel being one related to the rise of the Ba'ath party in Iraq, unlike others is of a political nature. The book looks at the rise of the Ba'ath party in Tikrit, which is the home town of the dictator. While a number of books were written within the few years prior to the invasion of Iraq in 2003, most are set in the small village the dictator once called home.
The final work in Saddam's writing cache, other than poetry is that of Begone, Demons, a book which has been suggested had been finished one day before the U. S. Invaded Iraq in 2003. While this has been reported to be the case, there is no physical evidence as to the truth of the matter. In this one, a conspiracy is taking place in relation to Zionist-Christians who renounce Arabs, Muslims, and the Islamic faith.
The dictator was taken down and killed during the invasion. An event that will most likely grace history text books of the future. As to whether Saddam Hussein actually wrote any, or all of these novels is something that will never be fact, only speculation. Still, with the overall imagery and themes, it does appear the leader could have written, if not co-written at least a few.
In the end, whether or not his oldest daughter will find a publisher remains in question. Though, with so many self-publishing companies working all over the world, there is no doubt the works could be published locally in Iraq, if not the rest of the world. If so, it will be interesting to see the level of interest people have in reading these writings.
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