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Interview with Suha Naimy: A Tribute to Mikhail Naimy

Interview with Suha Naimy: A Tribute to Mikhail Naimy

By Alissar Izrafeel | Staff Writer

I am honored to have had a discussion with Suha Naimy, Mikhail Naimy’s granddaughter. The article is an appreciation to Suha Naimy and a tribute to Mikhail Naimy, who is one of the most prominent figures in modern Arabic literature. The following is an interview that I conducted with her.

So, You Wanna Read About Lebanon?

So, You Wanna Read About Lebanon?

Do you want to get into Lebanese literature? Have you tried to find good books given how confusing it can be? Read this article for a literature major approved top ten list.

The Young, Queer Experience

The Young, Queer Experience

Age gap relationships among queer people have always been common, and their portrayal in art spurs a lot of controversy. The book “Call Me By Your Name” has been no exception to this, but the story can only be fully understood when read as a whole. This piece explores the nature of the connection between Elio and Oliver, and the reality of “loving like a dog” when young and queer.