by Raba'i Al-Madhoun | Jul 21, 2013 | Lifestyle & Culture
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—It is hardly a stretch to say that over the last dozen years, Americans have had a tense and complicated relationship with Arabs and the Middle East. This has undoubtedly impacted the availability and popularity of Arabic novels in the United...
by Raba'i Al-Madhoun | Jul 20, 2013 | Lifestyle & Culture
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—In considering the role of the Arabic novel in the West, it is important to remember both that not all Western countries are English-speaking; most notably, North Africa has longstanding cultural and linguistic ties with France, as well as a...