Gamal Ghitany was born in Egypt in 1945. Self-taught, he is now considered to be the rightful heir of Naguib Mahfouz. He has written numerous short stories and novels, namely Livre des Illuminations (Seuil, 2005). His latest book, the fifth volume of Poussières de l’effacement, is a work of memory which aims to vanquish the painful disappearance of time by rescuing memories from obscurity. In bringing moments from the past to life – all these flecks of dust which resist being forgotten – he provides a deep and emotional kaleidoscope of Egypt, its inhabitants, its districts and its oriental sensuality.

Bibliography: Poussières de l’effacement. Carnets V (Seuil )

Gamal Ghitany will participate in:
« Gamal Ghitany reads: Poussières de l'effacement (Seuil, 2008) » , reading in the original version, Tuesday 26 May, Librairie "Le Bal des Ardents".
« The inheritance of memory » , round table + france inter broadcast, Wednesday 27 May, Les Subsistances - Verrière.

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