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Amin Maalouf’s The Rock of Tanios was published in 1993 and awarded the prestigious French literary prize, the Prix Goncourt, in the same year. Set in the 19th century in Kfaryabda, a village under Ottoman rule in Lebanon, the novel masterfully intertwines historical events with an individual’s search for identity. Maalouf explores themes such as power struggles, betrayal, belonging, and the destiny of individuals. Inspired by a historical event, the story reflects the vibrant fabric and societa