“son camarade de table a ajouté qu'il avait essayé de regarder le plus possible de films sur le sida. C'est une bonne chose qu'il ne m'ait pas dit qu'il avait regardé Philadelphia, je l'aurais poignardé avec son couteau à beurre.”
Browse quotes and source details for this work. more
Rabih Alameddine is a Lebanese-American writer known for his poetic prose and exploration of Arab-American identity, LGBTQ+ themes, and Middle Eastern culture. Born in Beirut in 1959, he moved to the United States in 1990. His notable works include The Angel of History, An Unnecessary Woman, The Hakawati, and Koolaids. Alameddine's writing, characterized by lyrical language and innovative narrative techniques, has been nominated for numerous literary awards, making him one of the most significant contemporary Arab-American authors. more
“Be brave, be curious, be kind.”
“No need to send a king when a princess will do.”
“To travel beyond our world is to change this present one forever.”
“My thoughts often are a war of fear and courage.”