Tawfiq Alhakim was an Egyptian writer of Arabic-language novels and plays, born on October 9, 1898 in Egypt. He is best known for his 1933 drama The People of the Cave, as well as his novel The Return of the Spirit and play A Man Without a Soul. His works have been widely acclaimed and have had a lasting impact on Arabic literature.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
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About
An Egyptian Writer of Arabic-language novels and plays, he is best known for his 1933 drama The People of the Cave. His other works include The Return of the Spirit (a novel) and A Man Without a Soul (a play).
Before Fame
His first play, A Bullet in the Heart, was published in 1926.
Trivia
He wrote three types of plays: biographical dramas; works of intellectual theater (plays meant to be read rather than performed); and plays on the topic of Egyptian society.
Family Life
He was the son of an Egyptian father and a Turkish mother.
Associated With
He was a contemporary of American author Ernest Hemingway.
