Bachir Mefti

Bashir Mefti is an Algerian novelist and writer who has published numerous novels and short-story collections, which have been translated into French and English. He has been nominated twice for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction, first for Toy of Fire in 2012 (which made the Prize's shortlist) and then for the Mingling of the Seasons in 2020. His writing has also been featured in Banipal magazine, most notably in the Spring 2020 issue dedicated to contemporary Algerian literature. Mufti has also contributed journalistic pieces and worked as a producer of cultural programs on Algerian television.