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This document provides background information on the novel A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. It summarizes key characters such as Mariam and Laila, the main protagonists, and Rasheed, the villainous husband. It also discusses some of the major themes explored in the novel, including family relationships in Afghanistan, the cultural practice of polygamy, gender roles, and how the political system changed before and after the Taliban rule. The document analyzes how these aspects of Afghan culture and history are portrayed in the story.Read less