Nabil Suleiman Publishes His 23rd Novel

Nabil Suleiman Publishes His 23rd Novel
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Nabil Suleiman Publishes His 23rd Novel

Nabil Suleiman Publishes His 23rd Novel

Syrian critic and author Nabil Suleiman has completed his 23rd novel, "Transformations of the Golden Human", published by Dar Khotot in Amman.

The book’s back cover includes excerpts from a review written by Moroccan critic Dr. Said Yaqtin: "I would not exaggerate much if I said: There is no Arabic novel that Nabil Suleiman has not read. I am also not wrong in saying that he is one of the few Arab novelists whose lives are limited to writing novels."

"His long, rich and varied repertoire of fictional work, his extensive critical reviews, and his 50 years of constant reading testify to all of this. This latest novel is the ultimate testament to that."

The title reminds Arab readers of the Metamorphoses of Apuleius. The donkey’s replacement, here, with the human being now repudiating everything that has been written about donkeys. The protagonist transforms from a donkey into a human, and since he is a writer, he puts all his energy into pursuing one conscious obsession: “Writing a novel about donkeys,” and another that is subconscious: writing a novel different from others written by donkeys.

The richness and depth of the story and its symbolism is paralleled by its use of novelistic techniques, which the writer carefully employs as he shifts from transparent storytelling to cutting scenes, breaking the linear timeline with a multiplicity of languages and voices, as well using footnotes, sub-headings, and a variety of narratives from different eras and cultures.

Suleiman’s latest novel is his latest work contemplating man’s multiple transformations in time and place. With its insistence on the "golden man," the novel seeks to explore the essence of humanity concealed by conflicts and contradictions, pushing it to look into feasible and past transforms. These transformations could turn a donkey into a human or boomerang to turn the human into a donkey.



Saudi Arabia Inaugurates Pavilion at Beijing International Book Fair 2025

The pavilion presents a diverse literary and cultural program. SPA
The pavilion presents a diverse literary and cultural program. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Inaugurates Pavilion at Beijing International Book Fair 2025

The pavilion presents a diverse literary and cultural program. SPA
The pavilion presents a diverse literary and cultural program. SPA

Saudi Arabia has inaugurated its pavilion at the 2025 Beijing International Book Fair, held at the China National Convention and Exhibition Center from June 18 to 22.

The pavilion is led by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, with the participation of several cultural and national entities.

The event is part of the 2025 Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year, reflecting the strength of bilateral relations built on decades of enduring friendship and continuous cooperation and embodying both nations’ aspirations to enhance cultural and intellectual exchange between their peoples, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

The Saudi pavilion features prominent cultural entities led by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, along with the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, King Abdulaziz Public Library, King Fahd National Library, the Prince Muhammad Bin Salman Award for Cultural Cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China, the Translation Association, the Publishing Association, and the Nashir publishing and distribution company. These participants present a collaborative platform that highlights the richness of Saudi culture and boosts its global presence.

During the exhibition, the pavilion presents a diverse literary and cultural program that reflects the growing momentum of the Saudi cultural scene, showcasing the country’s evolving creative and intellectual landscape. It also enhances the Kingdom’s presence on the global publishing map and offers visitors insight into Saudi Arabia’s experience in content development and talent empowerment.

The pavilion embodies the spirit of cultural dialogue and openness, making the exhibition a key international platform to showcase Saudi efforts and initiatives in the book industry and its tools while deepening literary and cultural relations with intellectual figures and global publishing houses.