| Ras Al Mihna 1+1=0 Riwayah Contributor(s): Jalawji, Ezziddin (Author), Yahya, Hasan (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1500888532 ISBN-13: 9781500888534 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $18.99 Product Type: Paperback Language: Arabic Published: August 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections | Middle Eastern |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 6" W x 9" (0.60 lbs) 198 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the novels written by the well known Arab Algerian writer, Ezziddin Jalawji. It shows the discrepancy between thinkers and governmental authority using literary style to enjoy reading. In this novel we understand what he means by the the wrong equation- title. The Author is revolutionary in his thought, he decided once to burn 11000 copy of his novels, protesting the miserable level of literature in Arab countries. In his words: "Arab societies may stay hungry for a month, but they have no patience to read one book." The novel was selected in the process of Ihyaa al Turath al Arabi fil Mahjar (revival of Arab Heritage in Diaspora) project, sponsored by the Arab American Encyclopedia-USA. Both originated and supported by Dr. Hasan Yahya, The Editor-in-chief is an Arab Palestinian American scholar, writer, and philosopher who believes in cultural beliefs. He introduces this novel to parents for promotion purposes between old and young generations. Dr. Yahya resides in Michigan-USA. He has four children and ten grandchildren. |
