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Informationen zum Autor Salim Bachi (b. 1971) is one of the most remarkable new voices of North Africa writing in French. He was born in Algeria and studied literature in Paris and now lives in France. His first book Le Chien d´Ulysse (2001) was awarded the Goncourt du Premier Roman; his fourth book! Le Silence de Mahomet (2008)! a fictionalised biography of the prophet Mohammed! was shortlisted for the Prix Goncourt and the Prix Renaudot. Klappentext Tells the story of Mohammed, the prophet of Islam. Based on historical fact and legends, this novel presents a fictionalised account of the life of Mohammed told by four key characters: his first wife, Khadija; his closest friend, Caliph Abu Bakr; the fiery warrior, General Khalid; and, his last love Aisha, who became his wife at the age of nine.A fictionalised account of the Prophet´s life Zusammenfassung Tells the story of Mohammed! the prophet of Islam. Based on historical fact and legends! this novel presents a fictionalised account of the life of Mohammed told by four key characters: his first wife! Khadija; his closest friend! Caliph Abu Bakr; the fiery warrior! General Khalid; and! his last love Aisha! who became his wife at the age of nine.
