Tales for Those Who Hate Sleep

About this book

Tales for Those Who Hate Sleep by Marwan Mohamed, published by Huruf Manthura Publishing and Distribution, presents a collection of short stories blending the everyday with the fantastic. The texts draw direct inspiration from Egyptian and Palestinian settings, moving fluidly between local legends and traditional folklore. Politics and resistance receive satirical treatment throughout the narrative. Drawing from a diverse pool of influences that range from shared heritage to intimate personal experiences, the narratives combine peculiar occurrences with the conventions of folk storytelling.