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  • 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.

October 2023

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 by amnesia and fragmented recollections. This narrative explores themes of memory, identity, and the complexities of human consciousness. It delves into the surreal realm of the protagonist’s mind, where he grapples with the absence of …

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Let Them Bomb – A Poem by Abdullah Al-Baraduni – translated by Hatem Al-Shamea

Let them bomb, you are not a target let them rage, you are far more enraged Let them mobilize, you know that well The most terrifying are the most fearful *** Richer, but more miserable Weaker, but more brazen Hidden, but more obvious Ashamed, but more distinguished They have iron and fire But they are …

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A Loaf of Bread (رغيف) – A short story by Entesar Asseri – translated by Hatem Al-Shamea

A Loaf of Bread (رغيف)Black Sack – by Ali Abdullah Al-Ajri With reddened eyes, brimming with tears, he approached with faltering steps. His legs bumped into each other as he made his way towards the wise man of the neighborhood. “Sir, this is my brother, yes, my only brother,” he said. “I didn’t visit him …

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Review on “Ali Abdullah Al-Ajri’s Black Sack”

Introduction: “Black Sack” is a thought-provoking short story written by Yemeni author Ali Abdullah Al-Ajri. The narrative explores themes of power, manipulation, and the consequences of blind obedience. Through its vivid imagery and symbolic elements, the story invites readers to reflect on the dangers of relinquishing personal agency and the potential dehumanization that can arise …

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The Struggle for Identity and Resistance in Mahmoud Darwish’s “O Passersby among Transient Words

The Struggle for Identity and Resistance in Mahmoud Darwish’s “O Passersby among Transient Words” by Hatem Al-Shamea Introduction: Mahmoud Darwish’s poem “O Passersby among Transient Words” is a powerful and poignant piece that captures the essence of Palestinian identity, resistance, and the longing for freedom. In this short analysis, we will delve into the profound …

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The Enamoured Demon-Possessed – by Ahmed Abdu – Trans. by: Hatem Al-Shamea

The Enamoured Demon-Possessed a novel by Ahmed Abdu Translated By Hatem Al-Shamea   Excerption from the novel Prelude We believed in God and that dinosaurs could go extinct, and indeed it happened. However, they left behind herds of cats. These were the words of Ibn Hathoot, uttered when he emerged from seclusion one day, venturing …

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Al-Thajjah – a Novel written by Fikria Shahrah – trans. by Hatem Al-Shamea

Chapter One It was the season when Mokhtar’s father had deemed him ready for marriage, and Mokhtar assumed the guise of a demure maiden, cloaking himself in an aura of modesty. He was well aware that this façade of shyness was not born out of genuine timidity, but rather an escape from a predetermined fate …

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