City of Salt by Abdelrahman Munif
"City of Salt" is a novel that explores the dramatic transformation of a remote desert oasis when it becomes the site of oil extraction. The story is set in an unnamed Middle Eastern country and follows the lives of the local inhabitants who are profoundly impacted by the arrival of American oilmen. The book delves into themes of cultural imperialism, greed, and the destructive power of wealth and industry on a traditional society.
The 6880th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1984
- Nationality
- Saudi Arabian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Arabic
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- 76th on The Novel 100: A Ranking of the Greatest Novels of All Time (The Novel 100)