Yahia Lababidi

Yahia Lababidi is an Egyptian-American thinker and poet whose work often blurs genre boundaries. His poetry and essays, drawing on diverse influences from Rumi to Kafka, are lauded for their plain-spoken yet dazzling diction. He frequently explores the life of the spirit and its connection to the modern era, with his writing appreciated for its resonance during times of spiritual revolution. He is recognized as a master of the ancient aphorism form, whose short meditations are considered significant contributions to contemporary literature.