Taha Hussein was one of the most influential 20th-century Egyptian writers and intellectuals, a leading figure of the Arab Renaissance and the modernist movement in the Arab World. Known as "The Dean of Arabic Literature," his work profoundly shaped modern Arab thought and discourse. Hussein's writing delved into crucial social and cultural issues, characterized by sharp analysis and a drive for intellectual reform. His literary legacy remains a cornerstone in the evolution of Arabic letters and intellectual inquiry.
This is the opening volume of Taha Hussein's autobiography. Taha Hussein (1889-1973) had qualities of mind and character that enabled him to overcome the handicaps of blindness and humble birth and to pursue a distinguished career in public life. One-time Egyptian Minister of Education, he was most influential through his controversial writings, which earned him the unofficial title of "Dean of Arabic Letters".