Joseph Without His Brothers

Name: Joseph Without His Brothers
SKU: 31882
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Author: Ibrahim al-Koni

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This symbolic historical novel evokes the atmosphere of Libya during the Ottoman era, addressing the struggle for power and political and social transformations through characters and events that blend reality with myth and philosophical contemplation.

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Categories: World literature, Arabic literature, Novels, History and geography, Politics, Philosophy Tags: history, Novels, philosophy, politics

Description

Ibrahim al-Koni’s novel “Joseph Without His Brothers” is a profound philosophical and literary work inspired by the story of the Prophet Joseph (peace be upon him), but which he reinterprets through a symbolic vision that transcends time and place. In this book, al-Koni offers a reflection on the concepts of isolation, alienation, and the search for self, employing his distinctive style that blends myth, history, and mysticism.

Al-Koni presents the idea of ”Joseph,” a man living without brothers—that is, without support or community—facing the harshness of the world and the desolation of fate. Through his poetic language and rich symbolism, the author evokes the desert as a spiritual stage and a metaphor for life, where humanity seeks salvation through understanding and knowledge, not through force.