• Source: The Beekeeper of Aleppo

The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a 2019 novel by Christy Lefteri. It deals with the plight of refugees from Aleppo in Syria to Europe during the Syrian Civil War. While a work of fiction, it is based on the author's experience over two summers volunteering in Athens at a refugee center.




Adaptions


In 2023, Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler adapted the story for stage. UK Productions staged the production at various locations in the United Kingdom, including Nottingham Playhouse.




= Reception

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Reviewing the play for The Guardian, Anya Ryan said the story was powerful, but that '... there is a stiffness and sense of detachment to the staging.'




References

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• The Beekeeper of Aleppo
• List of books from the Richard & Judy Book Club
• Matthew Spangler
• British Book Awards
• Aspen Words Literary Prize
• Dayton Literary Peace Prize
• List of awards and nominations received by Ocean Vuong
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• Sumac
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