The Scents of Marie-Claire explained

The Scents of Marie-Claire is the seventh novel by Tunisian novelist Habib Selmi.^{[1] [2]} The novel was first published in Lebanon in 2008 by the House of Literature for Publishing and Distribution. The novel was translated into a variety of languages, including English, French, Italian, and German, and made it to the final "short" list of the 2009 World Prize for Arabic Novel, known as the "Arab Booker Prize".^[3]

About the Novel

The fragility and speed of a relationship are exposed in this novel, which follows the evolution of an emotional story at all stages: from the moment of exchanging first glances to separation, through the mystery, complexity, and confusion that characterize the relationship between a man and a woman. Moment by moment, the small details that accumulate reflect daily life in all of its authenticity and reality: from morning breakfast to clichéd personal habits, even the body's desires, instincts, and emotions, meet two civilizations and collide.^{[4] [5]} The novelist depicts a love story between an Arab man and a Western woman symbolizing each other's value system, addressing the theme of the encounter or clash of civilizations between the East and the West.^[6]

Novel's Translations

This novel has been translated into a variety of different languages. The most common translations are as follows:

• English: Printed in 2010 on the publications of the American University in Cairo and translated into English by the Palestinian writer and storyteller Fadwa al-Qasim.^{[7] [8] [9]}
• French: Printed in 2011 by «Actes sud House for publishing», translated into French by "Françoise Nerod".^[10]
• Italian: Published in 2013 by «Mizogia House for publishing», it was translated by the both Italians "Elizabeth Bartoli" and "Marco Swaffe".^[11]
• Germany: Published in 2013 by «Lenos House of publication» and translated by the German Arabist "Regina Karachouli".^{[12] [13] [14]}

References

1. Web site: 2020-04-14 . "Habib Selmi translation" Tunisian Electronic newspaper August 22-2014 . 2022-06-21 .
2. Web site: 2015-09-21 . (The Scents of Marie Claire) Lovers' differences between East and West, Qantara German website for dialogue with the Islamic world . 2022-06-21 .
3. Web site: 2016-08-16 . "Booker Prize" 2009 Long List", Official Website of the Global Arabic Fiction Award . 2022-06-21 .
4. Web site: "The fragility of love and relationship with the other through details", Al-Quds Al-Arabi Newspaper-27 February 2009 - Issue: 6137 P: 10 . 2022-06-21 . proxy.etisalat.ae.
5. Web site: "The Scents of Marie Claire-Habib Selmi", Emirati Sea of Culture Foundation .
6. Web site: "The Scents of Marie-Clair-Habib Selmi" Official website of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction .
7. Web site: "The Scents of Marie Clair-Habib Selmi- English Version", American University of Cairo Publications- International Law Journal - Autumn 2009 - p. 21 .
8. Web site: American University Publications in Cairo-Ad .
9. Web site: "The Scents of Marie Clair-Habib Selmi- English Version", American University of Cairo Publications-Book page .
10. Web site: "The Novel (The Scents of Marie Claire) by Habib Selmi - French version", the site of the French house (Actes Sud) . 2022-06-21 . www.actes-sud.fr.
11. Web site: Reading in novel "The Scents of Marie Claire" by Habib Selmi-Federica Araku", (el-med Door)-Journal of Mediterranean Cultures (published in Italian, Arabic and other languages) -19 February 2014 . 2022-06-21 . www.babelmed.net.
12. Web site: Novel "The Scents of Marie Claire" by Habib Selmi", the site of the German House of (Lenos) .
13. Web site: "Promotion of the Arab World - Translation of books by Arab authors", the site (litpoem) German cultural .
14. Web site: "Translation of (Regina Karachouli)" German website (Unionsverlag) . 2022-06-21 . www.unionsverlag.com . de.