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The Anchor Book of Modern Arabic Fiction

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Book Synopsis: This dazzling anthology features the work of seventy-nine outstanding writers from all over the Arab-speaking world, from Morocco in the west to Iraq in the east, Syria in the north to Sudan in the south.

Edited by Denys Johnson-Davies, called by Edward Said "the leading Arabic-to-English translator of our time," this treasury of Arab voices is diverse in styles and concerns, but united by a common language. It spans the full history of modern Arabic literature, from its roots in western cultural influence at the end of the nineteenth century to the present-day flowering of Naguib Mahfouz’s literary sons and daughters.

Among the Egyptian writers who laid the foundation for the Arabic literary renaissance are the great Tawfik al-Hakim; the short story pioneer Mahmoud Teymour; and Yusuf Idris, who embraced Egypt’s vibrant spoken vernacular. An excerpt from the Sudanese writer Tayeb Salih’s novel Season of Migration to the North, one of the Arab world’s finest, appears alongside the Libyan writer Ibrahim al-Koni’s tales of the Tuaregs of North Africa, the Iraqi writer Mohamed Khudayir’s masterly story "Clocks Like Horses," and the work of such women writers as Lebanon’s Hanan al-Shaykh and Morocco’s Leila Abouzeid.

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Discover the rich and vibrant world of Arabic literature with The Anchor Book of Modern Arabic Fiction. This captivating anthology brings together the works of seventy-nine talented writers from across the Arab-speaking world, showcasing their diverse styles and thought-provoking stories.

Edited by the renowned translator Denys Johnson-Davies, hailed as the leading Arabic-to-English translator of our time by Edward Said, this collection offers a glimpse into the full history of modern Arabic literature. From Morocco to Iraq, Syria to Sudan, this anthology encompasses the breadth and depth of Arab voices.

Immerse yourself in the works of literary giants like Naguib Mahfouz and their literary offspring as they explore themes ranging from cultural influences to the complexities of human emotions. Experience the pioneering narratives of Egyptian writers such as Tawfik al-Hakim and Mahmoud Teymour that laid the foundation for the Arabic literary renaissance. Dive into the soul-stirring Season of Migration to the North by Sudanese writer Tayeb Salih, or lose yourself in the mesmerizing tales of North Africa's Tuaregs by Libyan writer Ibrahim al-Koni.

What sets this anthology apart is its inclusion of remarkable women writers such as Hanan al-Shaykh from Lebanon and Leila Abouzeid from Morocco, providing a platform for their powerful stories and perspectives.

Embark on an enchanting literary journey, traversing time and space as you delve into the diverse narratives of The Anchor Book of Modern Arabic Fiction. Uncover a world filled with passion, longing, and cultural tales that will captivate your imagination.

Unlock the treasure trove of modern Arabic literature and get your copy of The Anchor Book of Modern Arabic Fiction today!

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