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Echoes of Chiaroscuro
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Echoes of Chiaroscuro

Unspoken Stories of Light
By: Farangis Nurulla-Khoja, Nargis Nurulla-Khoja

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A journey through light and shadow, memory and reality, belonging and exile. This mosaic of interconnected stories blends poetic reflection with vivid storytelling to explore the dynamic interplay of identity and history—a lyrical meditation on the forces that shape us.

A profound exploration of contrasts that define human experience, this book journeys through light and shadow, memory and reality, tradition and change, belonging and exile.…
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A profound exploration of contrasts that define human experience, this book journeys through light and shadow, memory and reality, tradition and change, belonging and exile. Drawing from rich cultural landscapes and deeply personal narratives, it crafts a mosaic of interconnected stories, blending poetic reflection with vivid storytelling. Through shifting perspectives, readers are invited to witness the dynamic interplay of identity and history, uncovering moments of clarity amid the uncertainties of life.
Perfect for enthusiasts of literary fiction, cultural studies, and reflective prose, this book offers a lyrical meditation on time, place, and the forces that shape us. Whether delving into distant homelands or the intimate corridors of the self, it speaks to those captivated by storytelling as both illumination and mystery.
With its unique blend of personal insight and universal themes, this evocative work resonates deeply with lovers of literature, philosophy, and the beautifully unresolved nature of human existence.

Farangis Nurulla-Khoja, a Tajik-Canadian composer, holds a Doctorate in Composition from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. She has studied at the Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique (IRCAM) in Paris, France and the University of California, San Diego, USA.
Farangis’ diverse compositions include symphonic, chamber, vocal, and electro-acoustic works, with over 40 pieces performed across 21 countries. She views music as a journey into the unknown, exploring unheard sounds and unseen forms, and has received prestigious awards, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Canada Arts Council’s Joseph S. Stauffer Prize.

Dr Nargis Nurulla-Khoja is a prominent scholar in cultural heritage, philosophy, and Oriental studies. Fluent in Tajik, Russian, Persian, and English, her academic trajectory has included significant work in both the UK and Russia. Nargis earned her doctorate in Moscow and now teaches at the International Silk Road University in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Her research focuses on Central Asian communities, cultural resilience, gender studies, and decolonization through Sufism.

Hardback

  • ISBN: 1-0364-5967-5
  • ISBN13: 978-1-0364-5967-3
  • Date of Publication: 2025-11-26

Ebook

  • ISBN: 1-0364-5968-3
  • ISBN13: 978-1-0364-5968-0
  • Date of Publication: 2025-11-26
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Subject Codes:

  • BIC: JFC, FR, HBJF
  • BISAC: LCO010000, LCO019000, LCO014000, PHI035000, PHI003000, PHI001000
  • THEMA: JBCC, FR, NHF
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  • "Along the way, the book becomes a powerful meditation on love, legacy, beauty, and the universal threads that bind us. A profound song to life, culture, and tenderness as strength."
    - Elian Appert Former High Civil Servant, French Minsitry of Finance & Economy
  • "This book stands as a radiant testament to intellectual elegance and cultural richness. It powerfully reminds us that Central Asia has always been a crossroads of global thought—and, with roots in Samarkand, this family embodies a tradition of ideas that are not only conceived at the center, but continue to evolve and resonate far beyond it."
    - Prof Akmal Akhatov Vice Rector, Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan
  • "an inspiring example of how one woman became an academic pioneer […] a call to arms for us all to weave new creative tapestries in our own lives"
    - Gillian Tett, Provost, Kings College, Cambridge, UK
  • "This book is an account of a unique family whose generations have witnessed and shaped extraordinary accomplishments. The writing is both so magical and truly evocative that, once started, I could not put down this majestic symphony of a book."
    - Michael Stinton MA (Oxon) LRAM, ARCM Director of Music, New College School, Oxford, United Kingdom

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