In Praise of Hatred () is the third novel by the Syrian novelist Khaled Khalifa. However, the novel was published for the first time in Dar Amisa for Publishing and Distribution, specifically in Beirut year 2006. Then, got published again by Dar Al- Adab for Publishing and Distribution in Lebanon. Moreover, (In Praise of Hatred) has been translated into eight more languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian and German. As it was entered into the "short" list of the

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, known as the (

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). Next, it was longlisted Foreign Fiction Prize, year 2013. It also appeared on at least one list of the 100 best novels of all time.

About the Novel

This novel breaks onto an era in the history of

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as it raises questions about the conflict between both the fundamentals and authorities. Including the end and the beginning of the

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and the

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of the last century as well as it was a culture of hatred almost wiped out everything. In addition, the (In Praise of Hatred) leads readers from

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, women and their secret lives to Afghanistan and passing by Riyadh,

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, London and many other places.

Translations

This novel has been translated into many languages: * English, printed by Dar Random and translated by the British translator (Lery Price), year 2012. * Spanish, printed by Dar Random and translated by (Cora Sepza), year 2012. *

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, printed by Dar Act Sud and translated by the Syrian translator (Rania Samara), year 2011. * Italian, printed by Dar Bombiani in Milan and translated into Italian by (Francesca Prividello), year 2011. *

German German(s) may refer to: * Germany (of or related to) **Germania (historical use) * Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language ** For citizens of Germany, see also German nationality law **Ger ...

* Dutch, printed by Dar Dakhous and translated by (Afka Hovik), year 2011. * Norwegian, printed by Dar Minuskill and translated by (Gayer Yual Sgokseth), year 2011. *

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, printed by Dar Corridor, year 2014.

References

{{Reflist 2006 novels Arabic-language novels Syrian novels