“Momo”
is an epic novel that talks about the “Mystery of Time”, this mystery that was of concern to the young and the adults alike. Whoever keeps track of the details notice that it takes place in the realm of imagination, which is located “Nowhere” and in “No-time”. It is not telling the story of witches and genies, but it draws its expressive language from our contemporary life.
is an epic novel that talks about the “Mystery of Time”, this mystery that was of concern to the young and the adults alike. Whoever keeps track of the details notice that it takes place in the realm of imagination, which is located “Nowhere” and in “No-time”. It is not telling the story of witches and genies, but it draws its expressive language from our contemporary life.
Who can participate?
What should I write?
Write an essay on any
aspect of the novel that captured your attention (characters, plot, themes,
critical analysis, symbolism, narratology, etc.). You can write your essay in
English, Arabic or German. Each participant is allowed to submit only one
essay.
How should I write?
Write not less than 4 pages
(A4-size) and not more than 8 pages, using 12 pt
Times New Roman font (for English and German essays) or 14 pt Simplified Arabic font (for Arabic essays), with double line spacing. Set the margins of your document to 2.5 cm on all sides. Create a header that numbers all pages consecutively.
Times New Roman font (for English and German essays) or 14 pt Simplified Arabic font (for Arabic essays), with double line spacing. Set the margins of your document to 2.5 cm on all sides. Create a header that numbers all pages consecutively.
You should write in your own words. If
you use any references, you have to mention them as an endnote (including
title, author, publisher, publication date, and page number). This is to avoid
any hint of plagiarism which can exclude your essay from the contest.
In
case the above terms are not met, the contest panel has the right to reject the submitted work.
How should I submit my essay?
Fill
in the registration form via the following link: http://goo.gl/forms/Iqc8PQnCVB
Then,
send your essay to mainlibrary.contests@bibalex.org. Please send the essay using the
same e-mail address as indicated in the registration form.
When should I submit my essay?
From now until Wednesday, 31 August 2016.
What can I win?
For participants
contributing in English or German, there will be one prize for the first winner
and certificates for the first five winners. For those participating in Arabic,
there will be prizes for the first three winners, in addition to certificates
for the first ten winners. Winners from abroad will receive a certificate by
mail.
The
winners will be announced at the closing ceremony of the Big Read @ Bibliotheca
Alexandrina which will take place on Friday, 30 September 2016. All
eligible works will be published on the blog of the contest: http://essay-contest-2016.blogspot.com
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