BookDiscussion: Sunset Oasis--by Bahaa Taher
The discussion will cover the many sides of one of few research-based novels in Egypt. It tells the story of the remote Siwa oasis during the troubling days after the British occupation of Egypt in the 19th Century. The novel has been awarded the inaugural IPAF (International Prize for Arabic Fiction) AKA the Arab Booker Prize. The discussion is welcoming all notes on literature, history, culture, geography of Siwa and the area.
You may wish to check Ahmed Fakhry's book "Siwa" (reprinted by AUC Press) as a background information on Siwa and Siwan history.
For suggestions of more books (Sinai Mountains and Alexandria during Summer) to SaharaSafaris Community Moderator for future Summer Discussions.
Location
Zen Cafe.
6th Floor at Pearl Hotel. Located at the intersection of Street 82 and Street 7, Maadi. Very close to AbulSid of Street 7, Maadi.
