Yasmina Khadra
Yasmina Khadra
b. 1955-01-10 · From Algeria- Books
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Yasmina Khadra is the pen name of Mohammed Moulessehoul (born 10 January 1955 in Kénadsa, Béchar Province, Algeria), a former Algerian army officer who served 25 years in the military, including combat command during Algeria's civil war.
He began publishing while still serving and adopted his wife's first two names as a pseudonym in 1988 to avoid submitting his manuscripts to military censors; she signed his early publishing contracts in his place. He revealed his true identity in 2001, shortly after leaving the army and settling in France.
Writing in French, Khadra has published nearly 40 novels exploring Algeria's civil war, the Muslim world's conflicts with radical Islamism, and the fault lines between East and West, including the "Oriental Trilogy" (Les Hirondelles de Kaboul, L'Attentat, Les Sirènes de Bagdad) and the historical saga Ce que le jour doit à la nuit.
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Yasmina Khadra is the pen name of Mohammed Moulessehoul, an Algerian writer and former army officer. He adopted the pseudonym to circumvent military censorship and to honor his wife.
Several of Yasmina Khadra's novels have been adapted for the screen. "The Attack" was made into a critically acclaimed film, and "The Swallows of Kabul" also received a film adaptation.
Yasmina Khadra often delves into themes of identity, conflict, and the human condition, particularly within the context of Algerian society and the broader Arab world. His narratives frequently examine the complexities of violence, justice, and individual struggles against oppressive systems.