“« Plus personne ne pouvait dire "Allahou akbar" sur le sol de l’Andalousie, cette terre où, pendant huit siècles, la voix du muezzin avait appelé les fidèles à la prière. Plus personne ne pouvait réciter la Fatiha sur la dépouille de son père. Du moins en public, car ces musulmans convertis par la force refusaient de renier leur foi. »”
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Amin Maalouf is a prominent Lebanese author whose works are characterized by a fusion of historical fiction and personal narrative. Born on February 25, 1949, Maalouf has made substantial contributions to the literary world through his distinctive storytelling and exploration of cultural identity. more
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