Arabic literature

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

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

New novels and debutant publishing houses have defied the terrible toll of conflict, making a significant contribution to Sudan's rich literary scene

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

Our fortnightly round-up of the latest Arabic books, covering a wide range of topics, reflecting some of the trends and thinking in the Arab world

From past to present and future, the broad range of settings for Al Majalla's selection of books was emblematic. Meanwhile, controversy over an award-winner shows the power of the written word.

One of Islam's most influential figures is a central character in three contemporary novels, as the story of his life resonates in today's chaotic world

Our fortnightly round-up of the latest Arabic books covering a wide range of topics, reflecting some of the trends and thinking in the Arab world

Our fortnightly round-up of the latest Arabic books covering a wide range of topics, reflecting some of the trends and thinking in the Arab world

One of Saudi Arabia's leading voices in literary criticism and theory thinks the discipline is 'rich and dynamic' in the Arab World—and that influence from the West has its benefits