Latest News:
  • Welcome to ALT Magazine & Press: Hazawi Prize Announces 2023 Shortlist: (Sana'a, Yemen) - The shortlist for the 2023 Hazawi Prize for Yemeni Literature has been revealed, announcing the ten writers who have been selected as finalists for this prestigious award.
  • Now in its second yearly round, the Hazawi Prize recognizes exceptional contributions to fiction in Yemeni literature. Organized by the Hazawi Cultural Foundation, this annual prize aims to promote Yemeni literature and support creative writers.
  • This year's shortlist features both emerging and renowned Yemeni authors. The ten works advancing to the final round of judging are:
  • - Abdullah Faisal shortlisted for his novel, Spirits and Secrets.
  • - Aisha Saleh shortlisted for her novel, Under the Ashes
  • - Farouk Merish shortlisted for his novel, A Dignified Stranger
  • - Ahmed Ashraf shortlisted for his novel, A Painful Belt
  • - Ghassan Khalid shortlisted for his novel, A Sky that Rains Fear
  • - Hosam Adel shortlisted for his novel, The Lord of the Black Dog
  • - Asmaa Abdulrazak shortlisted for her novel, Shrapnels
  • - Abdullah Abdu Muhammad shortlisted for his novel, The Road to Sana'a
  • - Najah Bahkeim shortlisted for her novel, The Final Decision
  • - Samir AbdulFattah shortlisted for her novel, What We Cannot See
  • The winner will be revealed at an award ceremony in Sana'a later where they will receive $1,500 USD. Second and third prizes of $1,000 USD each will also be awarded. All shortlisted works are celebrated for chronicling Yemen's rich culture and wartime experiences. This prestigious prize continues highlighting the nation's thriving literary community.

ARAB

literature and translation

Arab Lit.& Trans. Magazine and Press launches first issue today.

Dr. Hatem Al-Shamea’s Transformation Theory: A Philosophical and Literary Framework

 Transformation Theory: A Philosophical and Literary Framework by Dr. Hatem Mohammed Al-Shamea Dr. Hatem Al-Shamea’s Transformation Theory offers a comprehensive …

Smiling Through the Chains: A Portrait of Yemen’s Struggle for Freedom

Smiling Through the Chains: A Portrait of Yemen’s Struggle for Freedom by Hatem Mohammed Al-Shamea The image depicts a Yemeni …

The Mother Tree: Nostalgia, Transformation, and Identity in the Yemeni Diaspora

The Mother Tree: Nostalgia, Transformation, and Identity in the Yemeni Diaspora By Dr. Hatem Mohammed Al-Shamea Introduction Hamid Oqabi’s novel …

The Historical Background of Narrative Writing in Yemen

The Historical Background of Narrative Writing in Yemen   By Dr. Hatem Mohammed Al-Shamea The novel in Yemen emerged as …

Does History Repeat Itself?

Does History Repeat Itself? By Abdul Aziz Al-Maqaleh It is not true, as some contemporary writings suggest, that history repeats …

Romanticizing Cigarette Smoking, Alcohol, Nudity, and Drug Consumption in Arabic Cinema

Romanticizing Cigarette Smoking, Alcohol, Nudity, and Drug Consumption in Arabic Cinema by Hatem Al-Shamea Introduction The romanticization of cigarette smoking, …

The Mechanic: A Critical Analysis through Postcolonial and Magic Realism Lenses

The Mechanic: A Critical Analysis through Postcolonial and Magic Realism Lenses by Hatem Al-Shamea Introduction “The Mechanic” (“الميكانيكي”) by Sa’eed …

Unveiling Yemeni Womanhood: A Feminist Critique of Patriarchal Structures in Nadia Al-Kawkabani’s My Sana’a

Unveiling Yemeni Womanhood: A Feminist Critique of Patriarchal Structures in Nadia Al-Kawkabani’s My Sana’a by Hatem Al-Shamea Introduction The novel …

Tradition and Modernity in Yemeni Literature: A Critical Analysis of Hamid Oqabi’s The Yemeni Stallion

Tradition and Modernity in Yemeni Literature: A Critical Analysis of Hamid Oqabi’s The Yemeni Stallion by  Hatem Al-Shamea Introduction The …

Rereading the Egyptian Film “Escape to the Top”

Rereading the Egyptian Film “Escape to the Top” By Hatem Al-Shamea “Escape to the Top” (الهروب إلى القمة), was released …

Navigating the Poetic Landscape: A Critical Examination of Access to Meaning, Preference, and the Question of Genre

Navigating the Poetic Landscape: A Critical Examination of Access to Meaning, Preference, and the Question of Genre by Hatem Al-Shamea …

Exploring the Complexities of Power, Identity, and Conflict in Al-Gharbi Emran’s”Hisn al-Zaidi”

Exploring the Complexities of Power, Identity, and Conflict in Al-Gharbi Emran’s “Hisn al-Zaidi” by Hatem Al-Shamea Introduction “Hisn al-Zaidi,” a …

Lost Memories and Enduring Struggles: A Critical Analysis of Fatima Wahidi’s “The Second-To-Last Picture”

Lost Memories and Enduring Struggles: A Critical Analysis of Fatima Wahidi’s “The Second-To-Last Picture” By Hatem Al-Shamea Introduction Fatima Wahidi’s …

Unraveling Mysticism and Identity in Rural Egypt – An Analysis of Majdi Jaafar’s Diaspora

Unraveling Mysticism and Identity in Rural Egypt – An Analysis of Majdi Jaafar’s Diaspora  by Hatem Al-Shamea Introduction “Diaspora” (“الشتات”) …

Media’s Colonization of Culture:  How Decolonizing Perspectives Offer Insight

Media’s Colonization of Culture: How Decolonizing Perspectives Offer Insight by Hatem Al-Shamea Introduction Today’s media landscape wields immense influence over globalized …

The Wa’l [Ibex] Rises: Reclaiming Yemeni Identity through an Ancient Symbol – Hatem Al-Shamea

The Wa’l [Ibex] Rises: Reclaiming Yemeni Identity through an Ancient Symbol From the sun-baked sands of Hadhramaut to the terraced …

Revisiting the Yemeni Revolution in Suhair Assamman’s “Behind the Walls of Memory. – Hatem Al-Shamea

Revisiting the Yemeni Revolution in Suhair Assamman’s “Behind the Walls of Memory” by Hatem Al-Shamea Introduction Suhair Assamman’s short story, …

Psychological Analysis of Memory and Trauma in Mayasa Al-Nakhlani’s “I Named Her Fatima” by Hatem Al-Shamea

Psychological Analysis of Memory and Trauma in Mayasa Al-Nakhlani’s “I Named Her Fatima” by Hatem Al-Shamea Introduction The novel “I …

Exploring the Fragile Tapestry of Memory: An Analysis of Entesar Asseri’s ‘Memory’ – by Hatem Al-Shamea

“Memory” The short story “Memory” written by the Yemeni short story writer, Entesar Asseri, invites readers into a world characterized …

Exploring the Intimacy of Historical and Urban Life: A Critical Analysis of Hanan Al-Qubaisi’s Award-Winning Oil Painting – by Hatem Al-Shamea

Introduction: Hanan Al-Qubaisi’s oil painting, which won the 2020 ICESCO Prize, offers a poignant portrayal of Yemen’s tragic descent into …

Fractured Bonding: A Psychoanalytic Reading of Paternal Absence in Raya Ahmed’s “A Husband for My Mother” – by Hatem Al-Shamea

Introduction Raya Ahmed’s short story “A Husband for My Mother” offers a poignant exploration of the lingering effects of paternal …

Reimagining Religious Revisionism: Queering Expectations of Power, Gender, and Theology in Wajdi Al-Ahdal’s “Hitler Goes to Paradise” – by Hatem Al-Shamea

Introduction Wajdi Al-Ahdal’s short story “Hitler Goes to Paradise” is a postmodern work that employs surrealism and metafiction to critique …

The Journey of Transformation: An Analytical Study of the Novel, The End of A Furious Man

By Hatem Al-Shamea ———————————- ———————————– Introduction Bassam Shams El Din is an acclaimed Yemeni novelist who has made significant contributions …

Clothing Culture and Identity: Yusef Al-Majidi’s Symbolic Image of Identity and Dress in Yemeni Society

By Hatem Mohammed Al-Shamea ————————————- ————————————- Introduction Yusef Al-Majidi’s abstract piece depicts several Yemeni national symbols against an orange backdrop …

The Roots of a Complex Conflict: Analysing the Role of Internal and External Actors in Yemen’s Multifaceted War

by Hatem Al-Shamea Introduction Yemen’s ongoing civil war is an exceptionally complex and multifaceted conflict involving a multiplicity of internal …

Defying Oblivion: Exploration of Poetry, Legacy and Mortality in Al-Shahat’s “Place Poems Upon My Grave”

by Hatem Al-ShameaThe Haze of Desire: Exploring Narration, Gender Politics, and Social Critique in Ahmed Abdo’s “The Enamoured Demon-Possessed” Introduction …

The Haze of Desire: Exploring Narration, Gender Politics, and Social Critique in Ahmed Abdo’s “The Enamoured Demon-Possessed”

By Hatem Al-Shamea Seeking Cures on Arduous Roads: Postcolonial Analysis of Healthcare and Infrastructure in Arafat Musleh’s “Exhausting Rides” Introduction …

Sounding the Alarm from the Abyss: A Critique of Yemeni Patriarchy in Asseri’s Short Story,”The Hole”

By Hatem Al-Shameahttps://golpapa.com/product/will-to-power-by-hatem-mohammed-al-shamea-non-fiction/ I. Introduction Entesar Asseri (b. 1984) is a pioneering contemporary Yemeni short story writer, one of the …

Women’s Agency and Patriarchal Constraints in Fikria Shihra’s “Al-Thajjah”

By Hatem Al-Shamea Introduction Fikria Shihra’s novel “Al-Thajjah”2020, provides a nuanced depiction of women’s lives and the complex gender dynamics …

Cultural Insights and Symbolic Resonance in Arafat Musleh’s “The Day of Maimoon’s Disappearance

By Hatem Al-Shamea Abstract This paper provides a critical analysis of Arafat Musleh’s short story “The Day of Maimoon’s Disappearance” …

Seeking Cures on Arduous Roads: Postcolonial Analysis of Healthcare and Infrastructure in Arafat Musleh’s “Exhausting Rides”

By Hatem Al-Shamea Assistant Professor of English Literature, University of Reading, UK. ——————————————– Introduction Arafat Musleh is a Yemeni short …

Reclaiming Language and Redefining Resistance: A Postcolonial Reading of Eman Assaedi’s ‘Excess of Joy’

By Hatem Al-Shamea Assistant Professor of English Literature University of Reading, UK. Introduction Eman Assaedi is a contemporary Yemeni poet …

Burdened by Glory: Romanticized Memory as Postcolonial Protest in Al-Baradouni’s Abu Tamam and the Arabism of Today

By Hatem Al-Shamea Assistant Professor of English Literature, University of Reading, UK ————————————– Introduction Abdullah Al-Baraddouni (1929–1999), the visually impaired …

Fragmented Identities: Postcolonial Alienation and the Exilic Imagination in Sameer Abdelfattah’s “Empty Box”

By Hatem Al-Shamea Assistant Professor of English Literature University of Reading, UK. Fragmented Identities: Postcolonial Alienation and the Exilic Imagination …

Uneven Modernities: A Postcolonial Analysis of Setting, Power Relations, and Cultural Identity in Al-Gharbi Emran’s Yael’s Darkness

By Hatem Al-Shamea Assistant Professor of English Literature, University of Reading, UK. Introduction The novel Yael’s Darkness written by Yemeni …

Probing Patriarchy: Feminist Analysis of Entesar Asseri’s Flash Fiction Vignettes

By Hatem Al-Shamea Assistant Professor of English Literature, University of Reading, UK Introduction Entesar Asseri’s micro-stories (taken from her collection …

Welcoming

Welcome to Arab Lit & Trans. Magazine & Press, the premier source for discovering the vibrant and diverse world of Arabic literature and thought. Our mission is to showcase the rich literary traditions of the Arab world, exploring the works of writers, philosophers, and intellectuals from the region and promoting them to a global audience.

At Arab Lit & Trans., we believe that literature is a powerful tool for understanding different cultures and building bridges of understanding between them. That’s why we strive to provide a deeper understanding of the Arab world, breaking down stereotypes and promoting a more nuanced and accurate portrayal of the region.

Our pages offer insightful analysis of the challenges facing the Arab world, along with thoughtful solutions for a better tomorrow. We publish fictions, chapters, books, articles, essays, and reviews on a wide range of topics, including literature, philosophy, history, politics, and culture. Our team of expert writers and translators are dedicated to providing high-quality content that is both informative and engaging.

One of our core values is the promotion of literary translation. We believe that the translation of Arabic literature is essential for promoting cross-cultural dialogue and understanding. That’s why we translate literary works of all genres and publish them in our magazine and press.

We also provide a platform for emerging writers and translators to showcase their talents. Our call for submissions is open to all aspiring writers and translators who are passionate about Arabic literature and culture. We welcome submissions of all genres, including fiction, poetry, and non-fiction.

Join us on a journey of discovery and exploration as we delve into the rich and diverse world of Arabic literature and thought. Explore our pages and discover the beauty, complexity, and diversity of the Arab world.

Secure Payment

All our payments our SSL secured

Delivered With Care

Super fast shipping to your door

Excellent Service

Live chat and phone support

Editor-in-chief

Hatem Mohammed Al-Shamea.

Hatem Al-Shamea is an assistant professor of English literature. He is currently a visiting researcher at the department of English literature, University of Reading, UK. He has authored five books and several chapters and articles. He earned a Bachelor of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) from Sana’a University. He then received his Master’s and Doctorate in English Literature from the English and Foreign Languages University (EFL-U) in Hyderabad, India. Dr. Hatem has also enrolled in the credit-bearing Academic Practice Programme of the University of Reading, UK, which is accredited by Advance HE. As an assistant professor, Dr. Hatem taught two courses; What is Comparative Literature? And, Thinking Translation, at the University of Reading, UK. 

His research of interest areas includes, but not limited to, English literature, Arabic literature, Translation, American literature, Black literature, Children literature, Sexual Politics, Religions, Politics, Identity, Terrorism, Violence, Philosophy, Displacements, Refugees, Diaspora, Arab-Israeli Conflict, Victorian literature, Postcolonial theories and literature, Middle East literature, Feminist theories, Queer theory, African literature, Asian literature, Islamic studies,  literature, Holocaust literature, Ukrainian Crisis, Latin-American literature, and Psychological theories. Dr. Hatem is a good productive writer whose writings and researches span the significant role of literature and language in the process of diversity, inclusion, and refugee settlement, particularly, those come from MENA region and Ukraine. 

Prior to joining the University of Reading, UK, as a visiting researcher (sponsored by CARA), Dr. Hatem was a head of the Translation Centre at the University of Yemen & Gulf University, and a faculty member in the Department of English and Literature at Sana’a University. He was an assistant professor at the department of English and literature in Hadhramaut University. He is a member of the editorial member of The Text Journal. He is a reviewer in Routledge Journals. He is the founder of the Yemeni (Arab) Literature Forum. He is a member of Arab literature Association.  He is an author of several books, chapters and articles. A Junior member of the Global Research Network and Think Tank.

Shopping Cart