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1863 -1908
Egyptian Judge, Jurist , First Feminist in Arab World.
Notable Works: The Liberation of Women, The New Woman
Contribution: First advocate of women's rights in Arab World |
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1919 -1994
Palestinian writer (author, poet, translator) and painter
Notable Works: produced more than 70 books. Translated The Golden Bough and translating Shakespeare
Contribution: Allowed Arabs to turn to their own history in order to awaken national pride |
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1949 - Present
Lebanese writer that writes mostly in French.
Notable Works: Translated Leo the African, The Crusades Through Arab Eyes
Contribution: The Crusades Through Arab Eyes gave an Arab perspective through the crusades and especially the crusaders themselves (westerners) |
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1912 - 2014
Lebanese poet, playwright and language reformer
Notable Works: Latin based Lebanese Alphabet made up of 37 letters and wrote lyrics for Zahrat Al Madeen
Contribution: Advocated for Lebanese identity, Nationalism and Lebanese language |
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1929 - 2009
Sudanese Novelist
Notable Works: Season of Migration to the North
Contribution: He carried the essence of Sudan's culture outside its borders |
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1936-1972
Palestinian Novelist and playwright. assassinated by car bomb
Notable Works: Men in the Sun, Return to Haifa
Contribution: Regarded as one of the best Palestinian writers. He was strongly affiliated with Arab Nationalists movement |
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1930 - Present
Syrian Poet, Translator. Greatest Arab Poet
Notable Works: The Songs of Mikhyar The Damascene, The Static and the Dynamic
Contribution: Famous literary criticisms through his work and the globalization of Arabic language and culture |
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1942 -2008
Greatest Palestinian Poet
Notable Works: Bed of the Stranger, Mural
Contribution: His poetry reflected the identity of Palestinians and he was an embodiment/symbol of Palestine. |
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1923 -2007
She is an Iraqi female Poet
Notable Works: First Arabic Free verse poem user, wrote poem Cholera
Contribution: She introduced free verse and was a strong advocate of women liberation |
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1906 -1981
Egyptian Renowned Composer
Notable Works: composed 539 compositions and Composed Al Atlal
Contribution: One of the most prominent Arab Musicians and composer. Brought Oud to Orchestra |
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1902 -1991
Egyptian musician, performer, composer
Notable Works: Movie The White Flower and composed Enta Omri
Contribution: Introduced Western rhythms to Arab songs to create new era of Arab music |
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1898 - 1975
Egyptian Singer, composer and was the greatest Arab singer ever
Notable Works: Enta Omri, Al Atlal
Contribution: Revolutionized arabic music by her spontaneous creativity and improvisations |
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1929 -1977
Egyptian Singer and Actor (Arab Elvis)
Notable Works: Abi Foq El Shagar, Ahwak
Contribution: Brought a new style of singing and is an influential character of modern Arab music |
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1910 -1974
Egyptian Singer, Actor , Composer of Syrian Origin
Notable Works: Lahn al Kholoud, Ya Gamil Ya Gamil
Contribution: King of the Oud, his style of composition is still used to this day |
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| 1868 - 1932 Egyptian Poet with mixed Turkish, and Greek roots Notable Works: Esh Shawqiyyat (prophet Mohammed) Contribution: pioneered modern Arabic Literature and is the prince of poets |
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1889 -1973
Egyptian Novelist
Notable Works: Al Ayim (his Autobiography)
Contribution: Encourages Arabs to assimilate European culture |
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1883 - 1931
Lebanese/American poet that wrote half English and half Arabic
Notable Works: The Prophet, The Mad Man
Contribution: Third best selling poet of all time, he is regarded as a literary and political rebel |
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1926 - 1964
Iraqi Poet
Notable Works: The Rain Song, Song of Rain
Contribution: He launched a free verse movement. first to use myth in poetry |
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1898 - 1987
Egyptian Novelist and Playwright
Notable Works: The People of the Cave, Al Malik Udib
Contribution: He wrote in Prose often interspersed with colloquial Arabic |
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1911 - 2006
Egyptian Novelist who won a Nobel Prize
Notable Works: wrote over 30 novels (20 of who turned into Salah Abou Seif's movies)
Contribution: Founder and father of the New Arab Novel and opened doors for 5 generations of Arab Novelists |
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1923 - 1998
Syrian Poet
Notable Works: Childhood of a Breast
Contribution: Suicide of his sister made him express resentment of male chauvinism, and wrote many times from a women's viewpoint and advocated social freedom for women |
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1912 - 1944
Syrian Singer and actress very popular in Egypt
Notable Works: Ya Habibi Taala
Contribution: considered only female singer to compete with the Umm Kulthum, she produced nationalistic songs |
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1926 - 2008
Egyptian Director from Lebanese Origin
Notable Works: Cairo Central Station, The Sparrow
Contribution: Poster boy for Realism (Socially Conscious Cinema). |
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1915 - 1996
Egyptian movie Director (godfather of realism cinema)
Notable Works: Hassan the Foreman
Contribution: Major role and contribution to Realism Cinema |
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