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المعذَّبون في الأرض

2022117 pagesHindawi Foundation

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Taha Hussein masterfully portrays the harsh realities of Egyptian life in the 1940s, a society plagued by poverty, ignorance, and rigid class divisions. Through vivid descriptions of various individuals and their struggles, the author highlights the suffering of those deemed 'tormented on Earth.' This timeless social commentary serves as a powerful call to action, hoping to inspire change and foster a new society of equality and justice following the 1952 revolution.

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Taha Hussein was an Egyptian writer and intellectual who helped shape modern Arabic literature. He is best known for his autobiography Al-Ayyam and critical studies like Tajrid al-Agh

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