The death of King Tsongor

About the novel: In the ancient "Masaba" palace, the servants are busy all night clearing the main square of thousands of gifts, talismans, and flowers offered by the people as a token of love for the future bride, the daughter of the old King Tsongor. Everything was prepared perfectly to welcome the prince "Kwam" ambassadors on "Gift Day," which marks the beginning of the legendary princess "Samiilia's" wedding celebration. The king wanted his daughter to wake up and find the square empty and ready, and the palace filled with a thousand scents and colors... But behind these magnificent preparations and the cautious calm that the servant "Katbolnga" walks through the palace corridors, an epic tragedy hides that will shake the entire kingdom. This novel belongs to modern epic literature, where the author skillfully crafts a warm yet harsh legend, revolving around the struggle of kings, loyalty, and the inevitable fate that awaits everyone. Why should you read this novel? Fine world literature: a work awarded prestigious French literary prizes and skillfully translated to reflect the spirit of the original text. Enchanting epic narration: the author combines classical mythical atmospheres with the psychological realism of the characters. Excellent professional translation: translated into Arabic by Hazem Abido and Yves Cadouri to preserve the poetic nature and strength of the narration. Book specifications: Author: Laurent Gaudé Translator: Hazem Abido and Yves Cadouri Publisher: Dar Al-Mada for Publishing and Distribution Year of publication: 2022 Pages: 173 pages Classification: Translated novels / Epic literature / Tragedy and fantasy Cover type: Regular (high-quality paper, distinguished by Dar Al-Mada standards)