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Arab Writers at PEN: It’s Not Just About Politics

Arab Writers at PEN: It’s Not Just About Politics

M. LYNX-QUALEY: At major international writer events there seems to be an overwhelming focus on the politics of the region. Understandable but we’re neglecting a fuller picture

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Elias Khoury’s ‘Beautiful Letter’ to Bab Al Shams

Elias Khoury’s ‘Beautiful Letter’ to Bab Al Shams

M. LYNX-QUALEY: The novelist Elias Khoury has written a letter to Palestinians who began building a village on land seized by Israel. A haunting, elegiac letter

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Writing About Torture: Mechanism of Resistance

Writing About Torture: Mechanism of Resistance

MOHGA HASSIB, ARABLIT: There is a debate among writers about how to treat the subject of torture. The acclaimed Lebanese writer Elias Khoury has firm views

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Syrian Revolution Diairies: My Most Difficult Read

Syrian Revolution Diairies: My Most Difficult Read

M. LYNX-QUALEY: It’s a harrowing experience that feels immediate and real because the events are still ongoing.

 James M. Dorsey

Syria: Young Goalkeeper Leads Homs Protest

Syria: Young Goalkeeper Leads Homs Protest

JAMES M. DORSEY: A promising young footballer has emerged as the voice of protest in the Syrian city of Homs. He has become a key target for the regime’s security forces.

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‘No Government Support’ for Arabic Literature

‘No Government Support’ for Arabic Literature

M. LYNX-QUALEY: Unlike most Western governments there is little appetite among any Arab government for the translation and promotion of literature. It’s a great shame.

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The Top 100 – and Five – Arabic Novels

The Top 100 – and Five – Arabic Novels

M. LYNX-QUALEY: The Arab Writers Union has listed the Top 100 Arabic novels. Puzzling, annoying, lists such as this are nevertheless fun.