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“The liberated woman is not that modern doll who wears make-up and tasteless clothes. ....The liberation woman is a person who believes that she is as human as a man. The liberated woman does not insist on her freedom so as to abuse it.”

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Ghada al-Samman
Ghada al-Samman

Ghada al-Samman, born in 1942, is a renowned Arab female writer. Her works are known for their profound social insight and unique literary style, making significant contributions to the Arab literary world. more

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