André Miquel

André Miquel is renowned for his studies on the geography of the Arab world and One Thousand and One Nights. His fascination with the Arab world stems from a trip to the Maghreb, won after succeeding in a national geography competition in 1946, and his discovery of the Quran through Claude-Étienne Savary's translation. As a scholar of classical Arabic language and literature, his work delves into the rich cultural tapestry and intellectual traditions of the region. Readers will find his writings offer profound insights into the historical and philosophical underpinnings of Arab civilization.