Book features Middle Eastern short stories
“Stories from the Center of the World,” edited by Jordan Elgrably, presents a selection of contemporary fiction from Middle Eastern writers, including authors from Arab countries. The post Book features Middle Eastern short stories appeared first on ANBA News Agency .
The Brazilian edition of Stories from the Center of the World, a collection of Middle Eastern short stories, is set to hit bookstores in partnership with Cosac publisher. The compilation, edited by The Markaz Review's Jordan Elgrably, features 25 stories penned between 2020 and 2023 by authors hailing from or residing in the Middle East.
These narratives explore the anxieties, loves, and challenges faced by contemporary society in the region, a vast and diverse area that straddles Africa, Asia, and borders the Mediterranean Sea. The book is divided into three sections: "Exiles, Émigrés, Refugees," "The Question of Love," and "The Roots of Heaven," delving into themes such as family, heritage, affection, love, immortality, death, and displacement.
Among the translated stories, "The Cactus" by Muhammad Al-Naas explores a recurring relationship through a character's stream of consciousness, while "The Burden of Inheritance" by Kuwaiti author Mai Al-Nakib delves into family drama. Translated into Portuguese from four languages—Arabic, English, Persian, and French—the book offers a glimpse into the diverse experiences of Middle Eastern writers, both within and outside their countries of origin.
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