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“Azazeel” by Youssef Ziedan

“Set in the 5th century AD, Azazeel is the exquisitely crafted tale of a Coptic monk's journey from Upper Egypt to Alexandria and then Syria during a time of massive upheaval in the early Church. The monk, Hypa, embarks on a journey both physical and spiritual, encountering the devil, Azazeel, and the hardship of severe temptation. At times able to resist, while at others bending to the strengths of his desire for him, Hypa learns that physical pleasure and spiritual enlightenment can be two sides of the same coin.

Taken from Amazon.

See also:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/may/04/azazeel-youssef-ziedan-review

http://sugarstreetreview.com/literature/fiction/azazeel-by-youssef-ziedan/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youssef_Ziedan

The recommended titles are in the Library of the International Institute. If you are interested in having access to them, you can check their availability in the catalog of the library

Azazeel: Youssef Ziedan; translated into English by Jonathan Wright. —London: Atlantic Books, 2012.

312 pages ; 24cm

ISBN 978-1-84887-428-2

PJ7976.I43 A93 2012

R. 99042000 NIPO 115.308

DL M 51301-2009

ZW .H87 W5718 1979

R. 99181000