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Cultural Elite Fear the Worst in the ‘New Egypt’

Cultural Elite Fear the Worst in the ‘New Egypt’

M. LYNX-QUALEY: At the unveiling of Egypt’s most prestigious cultural awards there was a pervasive feeling of fear at what’s to come

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Do Books Matter in Contemporary Cairo?

Do Books Matter in Contemporary Cairo?

M. LYNX-QUALEY: It may be Cairo’s oldest book market but heritage is no protector from increasing development

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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.

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Countdown to the International Prize for Arabic Fiction

Countdown to the International Prize for Arabic Fiction

M. LYNX QUALEY: The award has stirred controversy this year as other years, with authors such as Gamal al-Ghitani and Radwa Ashour refusing to be nominated.