book review

From British brass bands to the hymns of a Sumerian priestess and a film score that makes light of death, our aural history spans continents and millennia. These books have a unique take on it

We review the latest releases from Arab publishing houses

A new book about the controversial Dutch philosopher shows how an intricate system of thought devised more than 350 years ago can apply today

The Egyptian novelist's latest book, 'Contrary to What Came Before', prompts a deeper meditation on life, death, and the possibility of renewal

The Arab world has a vibrant and rich literary scene. Al Majalla picks out some choice titles in our fortnightly round-up of the latest Arabic books

'Plomb' is a dark, unsettling debut novel by the French writer that explains violence in language, body and consciousness

Christopher Nolan's latest film is the latest in a long line of works that retell the timeless tale

The Arab world has a vibrant and rich literary scene. Al Majalla picks out some choice titles in our fortnightly round-up of the latest Arabic books

The acclaimed German novelist of Russian and Armenian descent talks to Al Majalla about her creative process and her search for belonging

A forgotten lecture by the renowned Italian writer at the University of Bologna in 2008 traced the history of hatred through language, myth, and imagination, all of which still apply today