” This novel was the most emotional for me to translate, as it also marked the end of a comfortable childhood for me and my siblings, and the beginning of a life in exile.”
“The wave of days rises / and recedes, bidding farewell to / shells of love and hate / upon the body / resounding with the echoes of words.”
“For this themed issue we’re looking for science fiction and speculative work of all genres.”
Ursula Lindsey and M Lynx Qualey talk about the show on Episode 60: “Paranormal.”
Shukair also appears today at 11 a.m. Eastern time (US) for a “Coffee & Books” session with Nur Masalha, in which they discuss Shukair’s International Prize for Arabic Fiction-shortlisted novel Praise for the Women of the Family.
“Shukair stressed the important role Arab educational institutions play in keeping Palestinian literature alive.”
“As you dive into these poignant excerpts, savor the literature for its creativity, experimentation, and musicality … but just as important, remember what it took for these voices to reach you.”
“The interwar years were a golden age for travel writing in Egypt and the Middle East in general; scores of new books arrived to tell Arabic readers about the increasingly connected world.”
“I’ve always wanted to start a conversation around translation, from the very beginning of my career.”
