In the New Sieve - New Edition

Hachette Antoine, under the Naufal imprint, presents a unique collection of works by Mikhail Naimy, one of the most prominent contemporary Arab writers and a leading figure among Lebanese diaspora writers. His writing is distinguished by its attempts to purify Arabic literature of embellishment and superfluous language, striving for a more realistic portrayal of things and events. His style is characterized by simplicity, clarity, and directness, and by its avoidance of excessive expression, particularly in description, narration, and imagery. His language sometimes borders on colloquial Arabic, which further encourages readers of all backgrounds to engage with his works. This book is brimming with the opinions of the great writer Mikhail Naimy on masterpieces of world literature, works that have influenced many of our contemporary writers and thinkers. Just as "The Sieve" played a pivotal role in guiding literature and its approach towards a new humanistic direction in its time, so too does "The Sieve," the chronicle of Na'im's intellectual and literary experiences, shed its light brightly on the cloud of artificial intelligence now, opening up new horizons and paths for it, portraying it as "...a painting, whose lines and colors remain final. But there is no end to the beauty it evokes, nor to the depth of feelings and hopes it contains." This collection of essays and short stories, in which Na'im, with his distinctive writing style and luminous contemplative spirit, addresses existential and social human issues in relation to himself and life, within a context of illuminating thought and profound reflection, a distinctive language, and a unique and engaging style, makes him a pioneer of thought and a globally influential figure.