ANALYSIS OF KHALID HUSAINI'S "A THOUSAND SUNRISES"
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47390/SPR1342V6I4Y2026N34Keywords:
Khaled Hosseini, A Thousand Splendid Suns, Afghan literature, women’s fate, war literature, patriarchal society, character analysis, contemporary fiction, sacrifice, female resilience.Abstract
This article provides an in-depth literary analysis of Khaled Hosseini’s novel A Thousand Splendid Suns.
It explores the fate of Afghan women in the context of war, political upheaval, and patriarchal oppression. Through
the characters of Mariam and Laylo, the novel conveys themes of sacrifice, love, resistance, and human dignity. The
article examines the novel’s plot, character development, stylistic features, and historical background, highlighting
its literary and social significance. This work is intended for students, literary scholars, and readers interested in
contemporary world literature and gender studies.
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