
Oman's rich history is woven into the fabric of Jokha Alharthi's novel 'Celestial Bodies'. Alamy Stock Photo
Oman's rich history is woven into the fabric of Jokha Alharthi's novel 'Celestial Bodies'. Alamy Stock Photo
'Celestial Bodies' shines a light on Omani literature
Jokha Alharthi is the first writer from the Arabian Gulf to be longlisted for the Man Booker International Prize. We review her notable work
Marcia Lynx Qualey
March 28, 2019