Sinan Antoon
Sinan Antoon
b. 1967 · From Iraq- Books
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Sinan Antoon (b. 1967, Baghdad) is an Iraqi poet, novelist, translator and scholar. He left Iraq after the 1991 Gulf War and studied at Georgetown and Harvard, earning a doctorate in Arabic literature; he is now an associate professor at NYU's Gallatin School. His novels include I'jaam: An Iraqi Rhapsody, The Corpse Washer, and The Book of Collateral Damage.
He has also translated Mahmoud Darwish's In the Presence of Absence, for which he won the American Literary Translators Association's National Translation Award, and is co-founder and co-editor of the online magazine Jadaliyya.
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Sinan Antoon's novel "The Baghdad Eucharist" was shortlisted for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction. His work often receives critical acclaim for its poignant exploration of contemporary Iraqi experiences.
Sinan Antoon frequently explores themes of war, exile, memory, and identity in his novels, often focusing on the human cost of conflict and the challenges of displacement for Iraqis. His narratives often delve into the psychological impact of historical events.
Many of Sinan Antoon's novels, including "The Baghdad Eucharist" and "I'jaam: An Iraqi Rhapsody," have been translated into English, making his work accessible to a wider international audience. He is also a translator himself, bringing other Arabic works to English readers.
In 2025, Sinan Antoon received the Anan Ameri Lifetime Achievement Award from the Arab American National Museum, honoring his body of work and lasting contribution to Arab American literature, arts and culture.