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Jokha Alharthi is an Omani writer and academic born in 1978. She earned her PhD in Classical Arabic Literature from the University of Edinburgh and teaches at Sultan Qaboos University.
Known for: Celestial Bodies
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Celestial Bodies
Celestial Bodies is a novel by Omani author Jokha Alharthi that explores the transformation of Omani society from pre-modern to modern times through the intertwined lives of three sisters in the village of al-Awafi. The story delves into themes of love, loss, and social change, offering a lyrical portrayal of family and tradition amid the shifting sands of contemporary Oman. The English translation by Marilyn Booth won the 2019 Man Booker International Prize, marking the first Arabic-language novel to receive the award.
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Al-Awafi: The Village as the Heartbeat of Change
Al-Awafi stands as both stage and character, the breathing center of Oman’s evolving history. It is a microcosm of the nation’s journey from isolation to awakening. Its sandy courtyards and date palms bear witness to joy and suffering alike; its families, bound by kinship and rumor, represent a comm...
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The Three Sisters: Mayya, Asma, and Khawla
Mayya, Asma, and Khawla are three constellations in the same sky, each orbiting her own truth while drawn by the gravitational pull of family and culture. They represent not only individual destinies but also the evolution of women’s consciousness across generations. Mayya, the eldest, marries Abda...
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About Jokha Alharthi
Jokha Alharthi is an Omani writer and academic born in 1978. She earned her PhD in Classical Arabic Literature from the University of Edinburgh and teaches at Sultan Qaboos University. Alharthi is recognized as one of Oman’s leading literary voices, and her novel Celestial Bodies brought her interna...
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Jokha Alharthi is an Omani writer and academic born in 1978. She earned her PhD in Classical Arabic Literature from the University of Edinburgh and teaches at Sultan Qaboos University. Alharthi is recognized as one of Oman’s leading literary voices, and her novel Celestial Bodies brought her interna...
Jokha Alharthi is an Omani writer and academic born in 1978. She earned her PhD in Classical Arabic Literature from the University of Edinburgh and teaches at Sultan Qaboos University. Alharthi is recognized as one of Oman’s leading literary voices, and her novel Celestial Bodies brought her international acclaim after winning the 2019 Man Booker International Prize.
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Jokha Alharthi is an Omani writer and academic born in 1978. She earned her PhD in Classical Arabic Literature from the University of Edinburgh and teaches at Sultan Qaboos University.
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