Hisham Matar
New ZealandwriterMaleb. 19708.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Hisham Matar is a British-Libyan author known for his poignant explorations of identity, exile, and the impact of political turmoil on personal lives. Born in New York City to Libyan parents, Matar's family was deeply affected by the Gaddafi regime, leading to his father's abduction and disappearance. His acclaimed works, including the memoir 'In the Country of Men' and the novel 'The Return,' have garnered numerous awards and critical acclaim for their lyrical prose and emotional depth. Matar's latest novel, 'Meus Amigos,' recently won the National Book Critics Circle Award for fiction, further solidifying his reputation as a significant voice in contemporary literature.
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Hisham Matar's hauntingly beautiful account reflects on his father's disappearance under the Gaddafi regime.
Best books to read now: From Patrick Radden Keefe to Elizabeth KnoxNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
Hisham Matar contributes an essay on images of cruelty and the limits of power to Equator.
A new magazine is a reminder that the ‘end of the West’ isn’t the end of the world – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-31
Hisham Matar: 'I've had to make a home somewhere else.'.
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United States· 2025-11-14
James Rebanks mentioned his novel 'My Friends' by Hisham Matar.
‘There is something to be said for knowing you lived in accord with your values and beliefs’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-12
Hisham Matar is a writer whose work is featured in Dorothy Cross's book, Kinship: Home.
‘It’s like the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. His body represents us all’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-22
Hisham Matar's novel, 'Os Meus Amigos', won the fiction category at the National Book Critics Circle Award.
Navalny, Hisham Matar e Anne Carson premiados pelos críticos norte-americanos | Livros
Portugal· 2025-03-21
