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Balthasar's Odyssey
Translated by Nahla Baydoun
"Balthasar's Odyssey" is a historical and philosophical novel that follows Baldassare Embriaco, a merchant of antiques and books, on a mysterious journey in search of a legendary book believed to hold a secret connected to humanity’s destiny. Through travels across cultures and civilizations, Amin Maalouf explores themes of faith, identity, knowledge, and the eternal human search for meaning.
About this book
"Balthasar's Odyssey" follows Baldassare Embriaco, a merchant living in the Levant, who begins a remarkable journey in search of a mysterious book known as "The Hundredth Name."
His travels take him through different countries, cultures, and historical events, where he encounters uncertainty, danger, love, and profound questions about existence.
Amin Maalouf blends history, philosophy, and adventure to create a story about humanity’s endless search for knowledge and meaning.
The novel transforms a physical journey into an inner exploration of identity, faith, and destiny.
It is a captivating literary experience that reflects the complexity of human emotions and the desire to discover the unknown.
His travels take him through different countries, cultures, and historical events, where he encounters uncertainty, danger, love, and profound questions about existence.
Amin Maalouf blends history, philosophy, and adventure to create a story about humanity’s endless search for knowledge and meaning.
The novel transforms a physical journey into an inner exploration of identity, faith, and destiny.
It is a captivating literary experience that reflects the complexity of human emotions and the desire to discover the unknown.
Why read it?
Readers will enjoy this novel because it combines adventure, history, and deep philosophical questions.
It offers a fascinating journey through cultures while exploring identity, faith, and human destiny.
Amin Maalouf’s storytelling creates a rich atmosphere full of mystery and discovery.
It is a meaningful literary journey for readers who enjoy historical fiction and intellectual exploration.
It offers a fascinating journey through cultures while exploring identity, faith, and human destiny.
Amin Maalouf’s storytelling creates a rich atmosphere full of mystery and discovery.
It is a meaningful literary journey for readers who enjoy historical fiction and intellectual exploration.
Who is it for?
Readers interested in historical fiction.
Fans of world literature and philosophical novels.
People fascinated by history, civilizations, and cultural journeys.
Readers who enjoy adventure stories with deeper meanings.
Fans of world literature and philosophical novels.
People fascinated by history, civilizations, and cultural journeys.
Readers who enjoy adventure stories with deeper meanings.
Book details
Language
ar
ISBN-13
9789953719078
Page count
456
Age rating
General