“Modern Arabic literature achieved international recognition when Mahfouz was awarded the Nobel prize in 1988 (.....) Mahfouz also rendered Arabic literature a great service by developing, over the years, a form of language in which many of the archaisms and cliches that had become fashionable were discarded, a language that could serve as an adequate instrument for the writing of fiction in these times.”
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Denys Johnson-Davies
Denys Johnson-Davies, born in 1922, is an accomplished translator known for his deep understanding of various languages and cultures. His career has spanned a wide range of languages, and he is renowned for his precise translations and profound comprehension of the original texts. more