Banipal 70 - Mahmoud Shukair, Writing Jerusalem

Banipal 70 – Mahmoud Shukair, Writing Jerusalem is a collection of articles, short stories, reviews, and novels about Jerusalem family life. It also includes two recent Arabic novels, a short story, and an interview with the editors of the Maktoob project.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 10 May 2021
Publisher: Banipal Books

Banipal 70 – Mahmoud Shukair, Writing Jerusalem is a rich tapestry of diverse authors and literary news, designed to ignite your passion and enthusiasm during these challenging times of Covid-19. As a special tribute to the esteemed Jerusalemite, Mahmoud Shukair, on his 80th birthday, which graced us in March of this year, we present a captivating feature that delves into the life and work of this remarkable author. Within this feature, you will find a treasure trove of articles, short stories, reviews of his two collections in English translation, and his captivating trilogy of novels that vividly portray the essence of Jerusalem family life. Additionally, we have the pleasure of reviewing two recent Arabic novels: "At Rest in the Cherry Orchard" by Iraqi author Azher Jirjees and "No One Prayed over Their Graves" by Syrian author Khaled Khalifa. To enrich your reading experience, we also include a poignant short story titled "A Bicycle Brings an Old Comrade" by the talented Egyptian author Hassan Abdel Mawgoud. Lebanese author Alawiya Sobh engages in a captivating conversation with Katia al-Tawil, sharing excerpts from her latest novel, "To Love Life." We also feature a guest writer, Gibraltarian poet and translator Trino Cruz, whose selected poems from "The Fertile Shore" grace our pages. Furthermore, we delve into an interview with the editors of the Maktoob project, a remarkable initiative that translates and publishes Arabic literature in Hebrew, shedding light on their invaluable work in promoting cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.

Weight: 334g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913043209