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Al-Tayyib Salih, hailed as the "genius of the modern Arabic novel," is a Sudanese writer whose fiction, though penned by someone who lived abroad for much of his life, remains deeply connected to the village of his formative years. He notably diverged from the prevalent trends of social realism and criticism in Arabic literature, instead delving into the mysteries, magic, humor, sorrows, and celebrations of rural life and popular religion. Salih's distinctive approach revitalized the Arabic novel, bringing renewed vitality and a connection to cultural roots that earned him widespread acclaim.