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With her latest novel, ‘Enter Ghost,’ Aspen Words Literary Prize finalist Isabella Hammad wants

Published April 29, 2024 at 8:48 AM MDT
“Enter Ghost” author Isabella Hammad has been shortlisted for the Aspen Words Literary Prize, recognizing works of fiction with a social impact. Her latest novel explores themes of family, displacement and resistance, set against the backdrop of the theater world and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
“Enter Ghost” author Isabella Hammad has been shortlisted for the Aspen Words Literary Prize, recognizing works of fiction with a social impact. Her latest novel explores themes of family, displacement and resistance, set against the backdrop of the theater world and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Hammad is a first-time finalist for the award, which honors works of fiction that explore vital contemporary issues. Her latest novel, “Enter Ghost,” follows an actress to her ancestral homeland in Palestine, where she’s pulled into a production of “Hamlet” on the West Bank.

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