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“Books written out of fire give me a great deal of pleasure. You get the sense that the world for these writers could not have continued if the book hadn't been written. When you come across a book like that it is a privilege.”

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Hisham Matar
Hisham Matar

Hisham Matar is a Libyan-British writer whose works delve into themes of political oppression, exile, and the human condition. Born in 1970, he is recognized for his novel 'The Return' and his memoir 'In the Country of Men'. more

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