سيدات القمر

سيدات القمر (Celestial Bodies) is an award-winning Arabic novel by Jokha Alharthi that won the 2019 Man Booker International Prize. The story follows three generations of an Omani family, exploring their lives, relationships, and the social transformations in Oman through the perspectives of different women. Key features: • Winner of 2019 Man Booker International Prize • Written by Omani author Jokha Alharthi • Explores Omani society and culture • Multi-generational family saga • Written originally in Arabic • Focuses on women's experiences and perspectives The novel provides unique insights into Omani society during a period of significant change, from a traditional slave-owning society to a modern nation. It is particularly notable for being the first novel originally written in Arabic to win the Man Booker International Prize, and the first book by a female Omani author to be translated into English. The story weaves together multiple timelines and perspectives to create a rich tapestry of family life, tradition, and social transformation.