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Anis Mansour
Anis Mansour

Anis Mansour was a distinguished Lebanese writer recognized for his significant contributions to Arabic literature. Born on August 18, 1925, in Beirut, he was a pivotal figure in the Nahda (Renaissance) movement of the 1950s and 1960s. His writings frequently addressed social and political themes, and he was celebrated for his narrative prowess and poetic prose. Mansour passed away on October 21, 2011. more

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