In addition to works by writers already well-known in the West such as Idwar al-Kharraṭ, Fu’ad al-Takarli and Nobel Prize-winning Najib Maḥfuẓ, the collection includes stories by key authors whose fame has hitherto been restricted to the Middle East.
This bilingual reader is ideal for students of Arabic as well as lovers of literature who wish to broaden their appreciation of the work of Middle Eastern writers. The collection features stories in the original Arabic, accompanied by an English translation, a brief author biography and a discussion of context and background. Each story is followed by a glossary and deliberation on problematic language points.
About the Editors
Ronak Husni is Head of Arabic and Translation Studies and Professor of Arabic Studies at the American University of Sharjah, UAE.
Daniel L. Newman is Head of the Arabic studies department, Professor of Arabic and Course Director of the MA in Arabic–-English Translation and Interpreting at the University of Durham, UK.
About the Publisher
Saqi Books is a leading independent publisher of trade and academic books on the Middle East and North Africa with two imprints: Westbourne Press is committed to releasing engaging works that offer an alternative, progressive perspective on the leading issues of our time, and Telegram publishes new and classic international writing.
