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'Dilshad' is the second novel by Bushra Khalfan, an author of nine books including poetry and short story collections. Photo: Ipaf
'Dilshad' is the second novel by Bushra Khalfan, an author of nine books including poetry and short story collections. Photo: Ipaf
Ipaf-nominated 'Dilshad' author on her 500-page epic that depicts 20th century Oman
Omani author Bushra Khalfan is among the six novelists shortlisted for the 2022 International Prize for Arabic Fiction