Abu Batata - New Edition

Hachette Antoine, under the Naufal imprint, stands out for its collection of works by Mikhail Naimy, one of the most prominent contemporary Arab writers and Lebanese diaspora writers. His writings are distinguished by their attempts to purify Arabic literature of embellishment and superfluous language, and to approach the depiction of realistic things and events. His style is characterized by simplicity, clarity, and frankness, and by his avoidance of affectation, especially in description, narration, or imagery. His language sometimes seems closer to colloquial Arabic, which increases the appeal of his books to readers of all backgrounds. "I entered Tanot, and I saw in the back a man who stretched out his life to a small table, and in the corner of his other hand, a piece of cloth, and in front of him, a small piece of wood with holes of varying sizes. He leaned over it and began measuring the fabric on it. Between us: Is your time precious?"
In this collection of short stories, Newton, in "Once Upon a Time" and "The Great Ones," presents the facets of life that people experience every day. He embodies them with a pen that understands the weaknesses and strengths of the human soul and skillfully portrays them, captivating the reader and taking him to the depths of life's tenderness, as he delights him with hours of reading, an experience rarely afforded except by masters of creativity and princes of eloquence.
Hachette Antoine Publishing House, under the Naufal brand, exclusively publishes the works of Mikhail Naimy, one of the most prominent contemporary Arab writers and a leading figure among Lebanese expatriate writers. Through his writing, he strives to purify Arabic literature of embellishment and linguistic exaggeration, aiming for a more accurate portrayal of things and events. His style is characterized by simplicity, clarity, frankness, and an avoidance of hyperbole, particularly in description, narration, and imagery. His language often resembles colloquial Arabic, further enhancing the appeal of his books to readers of all ages. In this collection of short stories, as in "Once Upon a Time" and "Akabir," the author presents a spectrum of everyday life. He captures these experiences with a pen that understands the strengths and weaknesses of the human psyche and portrays them skillfully, captivating the reader and drawing them into the depths of life. He entertains them for hours with his writing, a feat only achieved by masters of creativity and expression.