Editors’ Pick
Designed to Feel by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feelby Peter Burchardt — on emotions, evolution & the science of feeling
View on Amazon →
Cover of The Book of Khartoum
Short Stories· Sudan

The Book of Khartoum

by Various Authors
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 2016Arabic
Buy on Amazon →

About This Book

The Book of Khartoum by Various Authors is a landmark work of short stories, first published in 2016. The Book of Khartoum is an anthology that brings together ten short stories by Sudanese authors, offering a diverse and vivid portrayal of life in the capital city. The collection provides insight into the social, political, and cultural dynamics of Khartoum, making it an essential read for understanding contemporary Sudanese literature. Themes of urban life, social change, political tension run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorVarious Authors
Published2016
Country of Origin🇸🇩 Sudan
LanguageArabic
Category📄 Short Stories
ISBN9781905583720
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

📄 Short Stories

Collections of concise fiction exploring a wide range of human experience.

Explore all Short Stories books →
Country of Origin

🇸🇩 Sudan

This book is part of Sudan's rich literary tradition.

Explore books from Sudan →

Awards & Recognition

BBC Big Read
notable · regional
20170
✍️
About the Author
Various Authors
Sudan
View Author →
Designed to Feel
Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feel
Why Evolution Built Your Emotions, and How to Make Them Work for You
“The most eye-opening book on emotions I’ve ever read.”
Get It on Amazon →Paperback & Kindle

What to Read Next

Cover of Olive Kitteridge
literary-fiction

Olive Kitteridge

Elizabeth Strout· 2009
★Pulitzer Prize
Editorial Score74/100
Cover of Ficciones
short-stories

Ficciones

Jorge Luis Borges· 1944
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Editorial Score71/100
Cover of A Visit from the Goon Squad
literary-fiction

A Visit from the Goon Squad

Jennifer Egan· 2011
★Pulitzer Prize
Editorial Score68/100
Cover of The Stories of John Cheever
short-stories

The Stories of John Cheever

John Cheever· 1979
★National Book Award
Editorial Score61/100
Cover of The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake
short-stories

The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake

Breece D'J Pancake· 1983
★PEN/Faulkner Award
Editorial Score61/100
Cover of The Mirror of Lida Sal
short-stories

The Mirror of Lida Sal

Miguel Ángel Asturias· 1967
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Editorial Score60/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Book of Khartoum about?

The Book of Khartoum is an anthology that brings together ten short stories by Sudanese authors, offering a diverse and vivid portrayal of life in the capital city. The collection provides insight into the social, political, and cultural dynamics of Khartoum, making it an essential read for understanding contemporary Sudanese literature.

Who wrote The Book of Khartoum?

The Book of Khartoum was written by Various Authors, from Sudan. First published in 2016.

What awards has The Book of Khartoum won?

The Book of Khartoum has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is The Book of Khartoum worth reading?

The Book of Khartoum is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in urban life, social change, political tension.

Where can I buy The Book of Khartoum?

You can buy The Book of Khartoum on Amazon. Click the Buy on Amazon button above to find the best edition.

What category is The Book of Khartoum?

The Book of Khartoum is classified as Short Stories. Collections of concise fiction exploring a wide range of human experience.

What country is The Book of Khartoum from?

The Book of Khartoum originates from Sudan's literary tradition. Explore more books from Sudan on our country page.

Popular on 50 Best Books

Best Science Fiction Books of All TimeScience FictionBooker Prize Winners — Complete List & GuideLiterary PrizesNobel Prize in Literature — Every Winner Since 1901Literary PrizesClassic Literature Reading List — 50 Essential BooksReading GuidesBest Books for Beginners — 20 Easy Reads for New BookloversReading Guides

Explore More

📄More Short StoriesBrowse all Short Stories books🇸🇩Books from Sudan🇸🇩 Sudan literature📅2010s BooksPublished in the 2010s🏆Top 50 RankingsThe greatest books of all time