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Sawad Hussain

Sawad Hussain

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Banthology

Basam Ghalayini

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Black Foam

Haji Jabir

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Dance of the Deep-Blue Scorpion

Akram Musallam

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Bed for the King's Daughter

Sawad Hussain

CMES Emerging Voices from the Middle East
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Mama Hissa's Mice

Saud Alsanousi

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Sawad Hussain known for?

    Sawad Hussain is a translator of Arabic literature, recognized for bringing contemporary Arab voices to English-speaking audiences. She has translated works by authors such as Hassan Blasim and Shahad Al Rawi.

  • Which authors has Sawad Hussain translated?

    Sawad Hussain has translated numerous authors, including Iraqi writer Hassan Blasim, known for his short stories, and Shahad Al Rawi, whose novel "The Baghdad Clock" was longlisted for the International Booker Prize.

  • Has Sawad Hussain won any awards for her translations?

    Sawad Hussain's translations have received critical acclaim, and she was awarded the 2023 Sheikh Zayed Book Award for Translation for her work on "The Disappearance of Mr. Nobody" by Ahmed Bouanani.