Books
In other words: Communicating feminism
November 1, 2011
In other words: Communicating feminism
The Egyptian feminist organization, the Women and Memory Forum (WMF), published the first volume in their series of feminist translations, “Reader…
In other words: Launching the House of Translation
October 31, 2011
In other words: Launching the House of Translation
A cooperation protocol was signed on Monday between the Culture Ministry and the American University in Cairo (AUC) to launch…
Artists find a new home in Al-Cabina
October 30, 2011
Artists find a new home in Al-Cabina
Not so long ago, the space now colorfully occupied by the new Alexandrian cultural center Al-Cabina was a dump so…
Politics and culture in the life of Anis Mansour
October 29, 2011
Politics and culture in the life of Anis Mansour
Over the past half century, prolific writer Anis Mansour established his name among those of the nation’s key cultural figures.
In other words: Trust your translator?
October 25, 2011
In other words: Trust your translator?
Egyptian novelist Bahaa Taher made headlines last year when he filed a suit against the American University in Cairo (AUC)…
Anis Mansour dies at 87
October 21, 2011
Anis Mansour dies at 87
Egyptian author and columnist Anis Mansour passed away in the early hours of Friday morning at the age of 87.
Searching for peace in ‘Ghosts With No Maps’
October 20, 2011
Searching for peace in ‘Ghosts With No Maps’
The title of “Ghosts With No Maps” - Albawtaka’s second collection of translated short stories, published in 2011 - might…
In other words: Translation as alchemy at the Crucible
October 18, 2011
In other words: Translation as alchemy at the Crucible
Many might receive "Albawtaka Review’s" quarterly newsletter in their inbox, but few know the story behind the literary journal and…
‘Bye Bye Babylon’: War through the eyes of a child
October 16, 2011
‘Bye Bye Babylon’: War through the eyes of a child
Lamia Ziade’s “Bye Bye Babylon: Beirut 1975-1979” opens with bright, pop-art representations of US and UK products. We see Bazooka…
Book review: ‘Because I Will Not Be With You’ (as a writer much longer)
October 14, 2011
Book review: ‘Because I Will Not Be With You’ (as a writer much longer)
“Li’anni lan Akoon Ma’ak” (Because I Will Not Be With You) is a collection of short stories by writer Maha…