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Literature
Introduction to Modern Arabic Literature - Lecture by David Tresilian
the Bluecoat
Sat 12 July, 1.00pm
Free, booking recommended
Modern Arabic literature remains little known and poorly understood despite growing curiosity among European readers. This short talk will offer a unique overview, focusing on developments over the last fifty years.
Most recent work: Introduction to Arabic Literature by David Tresilian (Saqi Books, March 2008)
To book tickets visit www.thebluecoat.org.uk or call Tickets and Information on 0151 702 5324
Fadia Faqir & Sulaiman Addonia
the Bluecoat.
Sunday 13 July, 6.00pm
Fiction Reading
£5/£3
Two fascinating authors with Arabic backgrounds will read from and discuss their writing. Fadia Faqir is a Jordanian/British novelist and human rights activist. Sulaiman S.M.Y. Addonia was born in Eritrea and spent his early life in a refugee camp in Sudan before arriving in the U.K.
New/most recent work: My Name is Salma by Fadia Faqir (Black Swan, April 2008) The Consequences of Love by Sulaiman Addonia (Chatto & Windus, July 2008)
To book tickets visit www.thebluecoat.org.uk or call Tickets and Information on 0151 702 5324
Book Launch: Somalia: A Forgotten Issue
the Bluecoat.
Wed 16 July, 4.00pm
Ismail Al-Haj Jama
Followed by a reception at the Bluecoat
Free, booking recommended
A celebration of the publication of Ismail Al Haj Jama's Somalia: A Forgotten Issue by the Liverpool Somali Cultural and Heritage Association. This event provides an opportunity for all to learn more about Ismail Al Haj Jama's work, a fascinating and accessible overview of ancient and contemporary Somali history.
New/most recent work Somalia: A Forgotten History by Ismail Al-Haj Jama (Liverpool Somali Cultural Heritage Association, October 2007)
To book tickets visit www.thebluecoat.org.uk or call Tickets and Information on 0151 702 5324
Sihr Halal: An evening of Palestinian poetry
Thursday 24th July 7.30pm
BBC Radio Merseyside Performance Space
Free, booking required
No people in the world manifest such enthusiastic admiration for literary expression as the Arabs. Come and be moved by the rhythm, rhyme and music of spoken word and experience the effect that the Arabs call 'lawful magic' (sihr halal).
Early booking is essential. The event is hosted by Roger Phillips and is being recorded for broadcast by BBC Radio Merseyside. Refreshments will be available.
To book tickets visit www.thebluecoat.org.uk or call Tickets and Information on 0151 702 5324
Conversation
Claire Hamilton, Drivetime Show
BBC Radio Merseyside, 95.8FM, 1485AM, DAB.
Listen live or listen again for 7 days after on www.bbc.co.uk/liverpool
Fri 11 July, 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Claire Hamilton will be bringing her Drivetime Show live from the launch of the Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival 2008. Join Claire live from the Bluecoat as she meets some of the performers involved in the Festival.
