A Month in Siena

In this short book, Hisham Matar reflects on his time in Siena, a city he had never visited before, where he immersed himself in the works of the Sienese school of art. The narrative explores themes of grief, violence, and the emotional impact of art, offering a thoughtful meditation on how art can both console and disturb. It is a deeply personal contemplation on the connection between art and the human experience.