SettingsEgyptian novelists
Abdel Hakim Qasem
Abdel Hakim Qasem (alternate transliteration: Abd al-Hakim Qasim) (1934–1990) is considered one of the most significant authors in Egyptian literature during the past thirty years.
Abdel Hakim Qasem (alternate transliteration: Abd al-Hakim Qasim) (1934–1990) is considered one of the most significant authors in Egyptian literature during the past thirty years.
Achilles Tatius
Achilles Tatius (in Greek Ἀχιλλεύς Τάτιος) of Alexandria was a Roman era Greek writer whose fame is attached to his only surviving work, the ancient Greek novel or romance The Adventures...
Achilles Tatius (in Greek Ἀχιλλεύς Τάτιος) of Alexandria was a Roman era Greek writer whose fame is attached to his only surviving work, the ancient Greek novel or romance The Adventures...
Ahmed Khaled Tawfik
Ahmed Khaled Tawfik Farraag is an Egyptian author, also known as Ahmed Khaled Tawfik.
Ahmed Khaled Tawfik Farraag is an Egyptian author, also known as Ahmed Khaled Tawfik.
Ahmed Khaled Towfik
Ahmed Khaled Tawfik Farraag ( أحمد خالد توفيق) (born June 1962) is an Egyptian author, also known as Ahmed Khaled Tawfik.
Ahmed Khaled Tawfik Farraag ( أحمد خالد توفيق) (born June 1962) is an Egyptian author, also known as Ahmed Khaled Tawfik.
Aisha Taymur
Aisha Taymur (عائشة تيمور; full name: Aisha E'ismat Taymur; عائشة عصمت تيمور) ( 1840 – 1902) was a notable Egyptian social activist, as well as a poet and novelist.
Aisha Taymur (عائشة تيمور; full name: Aisha E'ismat Taymur; عائشة عصمت تيمور) ( 1840 – 1902) was a notable Egyptian social activist, as well as a poet and novelist.
Alaa Al Aswany
Alaa Al-Aswany is an Egyptian writer, and a founding member of the political movement Kefaya.
Alaa Al-Aswany is an Egyptian writer, and a founding member of the political movement Kefaya.
Albert Cossery
Albert Cossery (November 3, 1913 – June 22, 2008) was an Egyptian-born French writer of Greek Orthodox Syrian and Lebanese descent, born in Cairo.
Albert Cossery (November 3, 1913 – June 22, 2008) was an Egyptian-born French writer of Greek Orthodox Syrian and Lebanese descent, born in Cairo.
Alifa Rifaat
Fatimah Rifaat (Arabic أليفة رفعت; June 5, 1930-January 1996)better known by her pen name Alifa Rifaat, was an Egyptian author whose controversial short stories are renowned for their depictions...
Fatimah Rifaat (Arabic أليفة رفعت; June 5, 1930-January 1996)better known by her pen name Alifa Rifaat, was an Egyptian author whose controversial short stories are renowned for their depictions...
Amina Zaydan
Amina Zaydan is an Egyptian novelist and short story writer.
Amina Zaydan is an Egyptian novelist and short story writer.
Bahaa Taher
Bahaa Taher (بهاء طاهر) (born 1935 in Cairo, Egypt), sometimes transliterated as Bahaa Tahir, Baha Taher, or Baha Tahir, is an Egyptian novelist who writes in Arabic.
Bahaa Taher (بهاء طاهر) (born 1935 in Cairo, Egypt), sometimes transliterated as Bahaa Tahir, Baha Taher, or Baha Tahir, is an Egyptian novelist who writes in Arabic.
Edwar al-Kharrat
Edwar al-Kharrat (Arabic: ادوار الخراط) (born 16 March 1926) is an Egyptian novelist, writer and critic.
Edwar al-Kharrat (Arabic: ادوار الخراط) (born 16 March 1926) is an Egyptian novelist, writer and critic.
Ezzedine Choukri Fishere
Ezzedine Choukri Fishere (Arabic:عز الدين شكري فشير) (born 1966 in Kuwait City) is an Egyptian novelist, diplomat and academic.
Ezzedine Choukri Fishere (Arabic:عز الدين شكري فشير) (born 1966 in Kuwait City) is an Egyptian novelist, diplomat and academic.
Gamal El-Ghitani
Gamal el-Ghitani, (Arabic: جمال الغيطاني) (born May 9, 1945) is an Egyptian author of historical novels and cultural and political commentaries and is the current editor-in-chief of the litera...
Gamal el-Ghitani, (Arabic: جمال الغيطاني) (born May 9, 1945) is an Egyptian author of historical novels and cultural and political commentaries and is the current editor-in-chief of the litera...
George Bahgoury
George Abdel Masih Al Bahgoury or George Bahgoury جورج البهجورى is an Egyptian-French painter.
George Abdel Masih Al Bahgoury or George Bahgoury جورج البهجورى is an Egyptian-French painter.
Hala El Badry
Hala El Badry, born in Cairo in 1954, a graduate of Cairo University, is an Egyptian journalist and novelist.
Hala El Badry, born in Cairo in 1954, a graduate of Cairo University, is an Egyptian journalist and novelist.
Hamdi Abu Golayyel
Hamdi Abu Golayyel (Arabic: حمدي أبوجليل) is an Egyptian writer.
Hamdi Abu Golayyel (Arabic: حمدي أبوجليل) is an Egyptian writer.
Hussein Bassir
Hussein Bassir is an Egyptian archaeologist of Giza Pyramids and one of the directors (field director) of the excavation team in the Valley of the Golden Mummies at Bahariya Oasis.
Hussein Bassir is an Egyptian archaeologist of Giza Pyramids and one of the directors (field director) of the excavation team in the Valley of the Golden Mummies at Bahariya Oasis.
Ibrahim Abdel Meguid
Ibrahim Abdel Meguid is an award-winning Egyptian novelist and author.
Ibrahim Abdel Meguid is an award-winning Egyptian novelist and author.
Ibrahim al-Mazini
Ibrahim 'Abd al-Qadir al-Mazini (August 19, 1889 or 1890 – July 12 or August 10, 1949) was an Egyptian poet, novelist, journalist, and translator.
Ibrahim 'Abd al-Qadir al-Mazini (August 19, 1889 or 1890 – July 12 or August 10, 1949) was an Egyptian poet, novelist, journalist, and translator.
Ibrahim Aslan
Ibrahim Aslan (1935 – 7 January 2012) was an Egyptian novelist and short story writer.
Ibrahim Aslan (1935 – 7 January 2012) was an Egyptian novelist and short story writer.
Ibtihal Salem
Ibtihal Salem is an Egyptian short story and writer.
Ibtihal Salem is an Egyptian short story and writer.
Idris Ali
Idris Ali was an Egyptian author of Nubian origin.
Idris Ali was an Egyptian author of Nubian origin.
Ihsan Abdel Quddous
Ihsan Abdel Quddous was an Egyptian writer, novelist, and journalist and editor in the Al Akhbar and Al-Ahram newspapers.
Ihsan Abdel Quddous was an Egyptian writer, novelist, and journalist and editor in the Al Akhbar and Al-Ahram newspapers.
Jacqueline Kahanoff
Jacqueline Kahanoff (ז'קלין כהנוב] (1917-1979 was an Egyptian-Jewish novelist, essayist and journalist.
Jacqueline Kahanoff (ז'קלין כהנוב] (1917-1979 was an Egyptian-Jewish novelist, essayist and journalist.
Khairy Shalaby
Khairy Shalaby (خيري شلبي) (January 31, 1938 – 9 September 2011) was an Egyptian novelist and writer.
Khairy Shalaby (خيري شلبي) (January 31, 1938 – 9 September 2011) was an Egyptian novelist and writer.
May Telmissany
May Telmissany is an Egyptian-Canadian author and academic.
May Telmissany is an Egyptian-Canadian author and academic.
Mekkawi Said
Mekkawi Said is an Egyptian novelist and short story writer.
Mekkawi Said is an Egyptian novelist and short story writer.
Michael Maurice Prince
Michael Maurice Prince (Arabic: مايكل موريس برنس; born March 29, 1984), sometimes referred to only as Michael Prince or M. M. Prince (as he always signs his works), is an Egyptian writer.
Michael Maurice Prince (Arabic: مايكل موريس برنس; born March 29, 1984), sometimes referred to only as Michael Prince or M. M. Prince (as he always signs his works), is an Egyptian writer.
Miral al-Tahawy
Miral al-Tahawy is an award-winning Egyptian novelist and short story writer.
Miral al-Tahawy is an award-winning Egyptian novelist and short story writer.
Mohamed al-Refai
Mohamed al-Refai is an Egyptian critic, novelist and writer.
Mohamed al-Refai is an Egyptian critic, novelist and writer.
Mohamed el-Bisatie
Mohamed el-Bisatie is an Egyptian novelist and short story writer.
Mohamed el-Bisatie is an Egyptian novelist and short story writer.
Mohamed Makhzangi
Mohamed Makhzangi is an Egyptian doctor and writer.
Mohamed Makhzangi is an Egyptian doctor and writer.
Mohamed Mansi Qandil
Mohamed Mansi Qandil is an Egyptian novelist and author.
Mohamed Mansi Qandil is an Egyptian novelist and author.
Mohamed Mustagab
Mohamed Mustagab was an Egyptian novelist and short story writer.
Mohamed Mustagab was an Egyptian novelist and short story writer.
Mohamed Salah El Azab
Mohamed Salah El Azab is an Egyptian writer and novelist.
Mohamed Salah El Azab is an Egyptian writer and novelist.
Muhammad Aladdin
Muhammad Aladdin, also known as Alaa Eddin (Arabic:محمـد علاء الديـن) is an Egyptian novelist, short story writer, and script writer.
Muhammad Aladdin, also known as Alaa Eddin (Arabic:محمـد علاء الديـن) is an Egyptian novelist, short story writer, and script writer.
Muhammad Husayn Haykal
Muhammad Hussein Haekal (Arabic: محمد حسين هيكل) (August 20, 1888 – December 8 1956) was an Egyptian writer, journalist, politician and Minister of Education in Egypt.
Muhammad Hussein Haekal (Arabic: محمد حسين هيكل) (August 20, 1888 – December 8 1956) was an Egyptian writer, journalist, politician and Minister of Education in Egypt.
Nabil Farouk
Nabil Farouk (نبيل فاروق) (born on February 9, 1956) is an Egyptian novelist, best known for his books in the Rewayāt Masreyya Lel Gēb (Egyptian Pocket Novels) series.
Nabil Farouk (نبيل فاروق) (born on February 9, 1956) is an Egyptian novelist, best known for his books in the Rewayāt Masreyya Lel Gēb (Egyptian Pocket Novels) series.
Nicos Nicolaides
Nicos Nicolaides was a Greek painter and writer.
Nicos Nicolaides was a Greek painter and writer.
Omar Taher
Omar Taher is an Egyptian journalist.
Omar Taher is an Egyptian journalist.
Radwa Ashour
Radwa Ashour is an Egyptian novelist.
Radwa Ashour is an Egyptian novelist.
Sahar Tawfiq
Sahar Tawfiq is an Egyptian novelist, short story writer and translator.
Sahar Tawfiq is an Egyptian novelist, short story writer and translator.
Salwa Bakr
Salwa Bakr (born 1949) is an Egyptian critic, novelist and author.
Salwa Bakr (born 1949) is an Egyptian critic, novelist and author.
Sayed Gouda
Sayed Gouda (b. 1968, Cairo) is an Egyptian poet and novelist.
Sayed Gouda (b. 1968, Cairo) is an Egyptian poet and novelist.
Siham Bayyumi
Siham Bayyumi (born 1949) is an Egyptian writer and journalist.
Siham Bayyumi (born 1949) is an Egyptian writer and journalist.
Sonallah Ibrahim
Son'allah Ibrahim is an Egyptian novelist and short story writer and one of the "sixties Generation" who is known for his leftist and nationalist views which are expressed rather directly in his...
Son'allah Ibrahim is an Egyptian novelist and short story writer and one of the "sixties Generation" who is known for his leftist and nationalist views which are expressed rather directly in his...
Tarek Emam
Tarek Emam (born 1977) is an Egyptian writer.
Tarek Emam (born 1977) is an Egyptian writer.
Tawfiq al-Hakim
Tawfiq al-Hakim or Tawfik el-Hakim (October 9, 1898 – July 26, 1987) (توفيق الحكيم) was a prominent Egyptian writer.
Tawfiq al-Hakim or Tawfik el-Hakim (October 9, 1898 – July 26, 1987) (توفيق الحكيم) was a prominent Egyptian writer.
Yasser Abdel Hafez
Yasser Abdel Hafez (born 1969) is an Egyptian novelist and journalist.
Yasser Abdel Hafez (born 1969) is an Egyptian novelist and journalist.
Yusuf Abu Rayya
Yusuf Abu Rayya was an Egyptian author.
Yusuf Abu Rayya was an Egyptian author.
Yusuf Idris
Yusuf Idris, also Yusif Idris (يوسف إدريس)(May 19, 1927 - August 1, 1991) was an Egyptian writer of plays, short stories, and novels.
Yusuf Idris, also Yusif Idris (يوسف إدريس)(May 19, 1927 - August 1, 1991) was an Egyptian writer of plays, short stories, and novels.
Zain Abdul Hady
Zain al-Din Muhammad Abdul Hady born 1 December 1956, an Egyptian researcher and novelist.
Zain al-Din Muhammad Abdul Hady born 1 December 1956, an Egyptian researcher and novelist.