Hunger (el-Bisatie novel)
| Author | Mohammed el-Bisatie |
|---|---|
| Language | Arabic |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Dar Al-Adab for publishing and distribution |
Publication date | 2007 |
| Pages | 135 |
Hunger (Arabic: جوع)[1] is the 13th novel by Egyptian writer Mohammed el-Bisatie.[2] The novel was published in 2007 by Dar Al-adab in Lebanon. The novel has been translated into French, German and English.[3] It was short-listed as a finalist for the 2009 International Prize for Arabic Fiction.[4]
Overview
The novel is about the Egyptian countryside and villages that suffer from poverty, hunger and disease. el-Bisatie shows a clear picture of suffering and poor environment, which encourages the spread of ignorance and superstition. This novel does not only focus on hunger in material terms, but also includes moral hunger.[5]
References
- ^ "موقع دار الاداب". 2016-03-04. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
- ^ "24 يرصد روايات مصرية معاصرة شقت طريقها للعالمية". 24.ae (in Arabic). Retrieved 2022-06-14.
- ^ "في إضافة جديدة للعرب.. مجلة تقدم "حكايات الحب الأول" للشعب الأمريكي". جريدة الدستور (in Arabic). 2015-03-05. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
- ^ "Hunger | International Prize for Arabic Fiction". www.arabicfiction.org. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
- ^ "'رجال ونساء' آخر روايات المصري الراحل محمد البساطي". Laha Magazine. 2013-09-01. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
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