Bread on Uncle Milad's Table
Bread on Uncle Milad's Table (Arabic: خبز على طاولة الخال ميلاد) is the debut novel by Libyan writer Mohamed Alnaas. Published in 2021 by Rashm, it won the 2022 International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF), the first Libyan work to win the prize. The story follows a husband who stays at home to manage the household while his wife works outside the home. IPAF judge Shukri Mabkhout praised the book for its gripping narrative and its thoughtful critique of masculinity, femininity, and how work is divided between men and women, with strong psychological and social insights.
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