Al-Siraj Publishing House is preparing to release the new short story collection “Who Jests with Uncle Mansour,” which will soon be available in Libyan bookstores, with distribution also planned across various countries worldwide.
The collection will be published in both print and electronic formats through the online store “Neelwafurat,” making it accessible to readers both inside and outside of Libya.
The texts of “Who Jests with Uncle Mansour” delve into the realms of memory and nostalgia, drawing inspiration from the lexicon of popular sentiment. The work evokes the concept of “Tibrah” as a symbol of inherent value and purity. It also reshapes the character of “Uncle Mansour” as an absent human presence, under whose shadow childhood, time, and deferred questions intersect.
The collection presents a contemplative narrative in a transparent language, seeking to touch upon the impact of people who inhabit memory despite their absence, remaining luminous in the heart, much like “Tibrah” remains gold even before it is forged.
Al-Siraj Publishing House
Al-Siraj Publishing House is a notable Islamic publishing institution founded in Morocco, dedicated to producing and distributing religious texts, scholarly works, and literature aligned with Sunni Maliki thought. It has played a significant role in promoting Islamic education and scholarship across the Arab world and beyond since its establishment.
Libya
Libya is a North African country with a rich history rooted in ancient civilizations like the Phoenicians and Romans, followed by centuries of Arab and Ottoman influence. In the modern era, it was an Italian colony before gaining independence in 1951, later becoming known for Muammar Gaddafi’s lengthy rule from 1969 until the 2011 revolution. The country is home to UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the ruins of Leptis Magna, which showcase its significant classical past.
Neelwafurat
Neelwafurat is a prominent online Arabic bookstore based in Lebanon, known for offering a wide range of books, magazines, and multimedia products. It was founded in the late 1990s, establishing itself as an early and major player in the e-commerce market for Arabic literature and educational materials in the Middle East.
