Five books to discover from the Arab world’s award winners
This is perhaps the best time to rediscover the vastness of Arabic poetry. A bilingual anthology of poems from the sixth century to the present.
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By Marle Hammond
Written by one of the giants of the Saudi literary scene, this book, one of the few in English, is a poignant reflection on enduring love.
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By Ghazi AlGosaibi
The Nobel Prize-winning Egyptian writer refashions the beloved classic tales of Scheherazade.
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By Naguib Mahfouz
Written by an award-winning Saudi author, discover a surreal noir-type novel that explores the secret life of Mecca.
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By Raja’a Alem
An award winning compelling reinvention of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein with an Iraqi twist.
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By Ahmed Saadawi
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