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“True artistic renewal does not mean being stripped of fetters. It means moving into new fetters.”

Quote by Tawfiq al-Hakim

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Tawfiq al-Hakim

Tawfiq al-Hakim, born on October 9, 1898, and died on July 26, 1987, was a prominent Arab writer in the 20th century. Known for his profound social criticism and rich imagination, he is considered one of the founders of modern Egyptian literature. more

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