Mo(a)t: Stories From Arabic

Mo(a)t is a collection of short stories by six different authors that reflect on the paradoxical demands of our daily lives. The stories are transnational, not centered around a theme, but rather a concept, and reveal the symbiotic relationship between ourselves and our communities. The authors live outside their birth country but express themselves in their mother tongue.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 26 November 2021
Publisher: UEA Publishing Project

A book censor prowls the pages, seeking out objectionable content, while a daughter mourns her father during her journey to fulfill his final wishes. A desperate man runs around a city, frantically trying to pay off his debts. Despite their critical stance towards regimes, these authors hold a nostalgic longing for their home countries. Mo(a)t is a captivating collection of stories from six diverse authors, offering a reflection on the paradoxical demands of our daily lives. With each story penned in the author's unique style, the anthology showcases their exceptional skills in contemporary Arabic literature.

What unites the narratives in Mo(a)t is their transnational nature. While the stories in this anthology do not revolve around a specific theme, they are centered around a concept. Despite living outside their birth countries, whether by choice or exile, the authors have chosen to express themselves in their mother tongue, rather than the language of their adopted countries. From South Sudan to the Western Sahara, the authors in this collection unveil the intricate interplay between individuals and their communities, as well as the freedom to transcend these boundaries.

Weight: 124g
Dimension: 140 x 215 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913861193