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Searching for Walid Masoud

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This novel is considered one of the most important modern Arabic novels, depicting the life of a rebellious Palestinian intellectual who disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Through the testimonies of those who knew him, the author weaves a profound portrait of exile, identity, and contemporary Arab thought.

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Searching for Walid Masoud is a novel by Palestinian author Jabra Ibrahim Jabra, first published in 1978. The book was ranked second on the list of the 100 best Arabic novels.
The entire novel, consisting of 12 chapters, revolves around Walid Masoud, a rebellious Palestinian who left behind a history of struggle against the Zionist occupier in Palestine and is immersed in a web of complex relationships. Through these relationships, Jabra Ibrahim Jabra crafted a strange portrait of Walid Masoud, turning him into a legend. He delved into the secrets of his emotional life, his childhood in Palestine, and his religious and political stances. The novel’s angles equal the number of characters, as Walid Masoud is a blend of all the elements of an Arab man, living his private life intertwined with the details of his time.

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Year

2007

Publisher

Dar Al-Adab

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