2018.10.07

Distinguished and award-winning novelist, Elias Khoury, discusses his work and the Arab novel in general as it has developed over the last ten years. Ten years ago he discussed his celebrated Bab al-Shams. This evening he considers his own work and how the Arab literary scene has developed since the inaugural Institute event he took part in October 2008.

Speakers
Elias Khoury, Lebanese Novelist; Playwright; Critic.

In conversation with
Bilal Orfali, Chairperson and Associate Professor of Arabic Studies, American University of Beirut