Ghazi A. Algosaibi Books
Ghazi Abdul Rahman Al Gosaibi was a multifaceted intellectual, serving as a politician, diplomat, and technocrat within Saudi Arabia. Beyond his statecraft, he was also a notable poet and novelist, whose literary output often reflected a deep engagement with the cultural and societal landscapes of his homeland. Known for his forward-thinking approach, Al Gosaibi was considered a key figure in driving modernization and reform. His writings frequently explored themes of identity, tradition, and the evolving nature of the Arabian Peninsula.
A collection of seven short essays, which provides a brief overview of selected Hadiths (traditions of the Prophet Muhammad used as sources for religious law). The topics covered are political integrity, the role of women in society and the military, civil rights, privacy, cruelty to animals, family planning, and torture.
Through a sequence of dreams, flashbacks and conversations, Yacoub Iryan, a dying novelist, reflects upon his life, his achievements, and his passionate yet fleeting love affair with a married woman. His conversations with those around him reveal a man obsessed with a memory that is fading.