Mister Ibrahim, Flowers of the Quran

Author's name: Eric Emmanuel Schmitt Publisher: Al-Karima Publishing and Distribution Year of publication: 2023 Literary classification: Novel Brief about the book: In Paris, in the sixties of the last century, the Jewish boy Momo befriends the old Arab grocer on Blue Street. But appearances are deceiving: Monsieur Ibrahim, the grocer who knows the secrets of happiness and smiles, is not Arab, and Blue Street is not blue, and the boy may not be Jewish. A captivating and unusual friendship story. Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt is one of the most successful and important writers in France now, with many novels, plays, and other writings. His novel "Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran" is considered his most famous work, and due to its success, it was turned into a theatrical play and a successful film starring Omar Sharif, who won the César Award for Best Actor for his role. Presented here with a translation by Mohamed Selmaoui, who, as a writer fluent in both languages, produced a piece of art that reflects the beauty and value of the original text.