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Tawfiq al-Hakim or Tawfik el-Hakim (Egyptian Arabic: توفيق الحكيم, ALA-LC: Tawfīq el-Ḥakīm; October 9, 1898 – July 26, 1987) was a prominent Egyptian writer and visionary. He is one of the pioneers of the Arabic novel and drama.
Tawfiq al-Hakim, founder of contemporary Egyptian drama and a leading figure in modern Arabic literature. His output of more than 50 plays included many on Egyptian social themes, and his work made drama a respected Arabic literary genre.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Arabic literature - Tawfiq al-Hakim, Modernism, Egypt: Beginning in the 1930s, Tawfīq al-Ḥakīm composed a series of lengthy plays based on themes culled from Greek legend, the Qurʾān, and Middle Eastern history in order to create a dramatic literature that was acceptable to the critical establishment in Egypt and beyond, particularly with ...
Learn about the life and works of Tawfiq al-Hakim, a pioneer of modern Arabic drama and a critic of social and political issues. Explore his influences, achievements, controversies, and legacy in this comprehensive study guide.
Dec 15, 2018 · Tawfiq al-Hakim (1898–1987) emerged with his first play, The Lute Player, in 1931 as a different kind of playwright and subsequently became the pillar of dramatic writing not only in Egypt, but throughout the Arab world.
- Riad Ismat
- 2019
In addition to drama, Tawfiq al-Hakim was active in a number of genres. Among his novels, written rather early in his career, al-Qasr al-mashur (1936; the enchanted palace) is notable as a...
Tawfiq al-Hakim dedicated much of his long life to a fruitful attempt to advance the fortunes of 20th century Arabic literature by writing it. This guide to his work provides...
