Arabic literature

Al Majalla interviews the Lebanese writer about his new award-winning novel on his life in Paris and how living in the French capital shaped his intellectual formation

Published posthumously, 'Journey of Long Distances' by Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Aboudi adds to a rich canon of works chronicling Muslim communities around the world

A tour of the latest releases from Arabic publishing houses on topics covering fiction, philosophy, science, history, and politics.

Recent books from Yemen, Egypt, and Syria take a new look at the 10th-century philosopher's famed letter 'The Epistle of Forgiveness', which is said to have inspired Dante's 'Divine Comedy'

A tour of the latest releases from Arabic publishing houses on topics covering fiction, philosophy, science, history, and politics

Sprawling, multi-generational epics are making a comeback in Arabic literature. Al Majalla reviews some captivating new novels that skillfully transform time, place and identity.

A professor of Arabic literature in the US, Huda J. Fakhreddine has a good view of the cultural landscape. Speaking to Al Majalla, she ponders the continued worth of translating Arabic into English.

Palestinian novelists continue to tell their stories, demanding the attention of a world that has often looked away. Meanwhile, Israeli writers grapple with existential questions and self-doubt.

A tour of the latest releases from Arabic publishing houses on topics covering fiction, philosophy, science, history, and politics.

In a never-before-published interview, the late Lebanese novelist explains how the characters in his epic trilogy reflect his distaste for city life and lost faith in humanity