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How Naguib Mahfouz Became the Father of the Arabic Novel

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He was the first Arab writer to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. Born in Cairo, Naguib Mahfouz (1911-2006) made his city the heart of his novels. Through a prolific work, he was a unique testimony of his time, giving to see the modernity of the Arab world.
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How Naguib Mahfouz Became the Father of the Arabic Novel

He was the first Arab writer to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. Born in Cairo, Naguib Mahfouz (1911-2006) made his city the heart of his novels. Through a prolific work, he was a unique testimony of his time, giving to see the modernity of the Arab world.

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Radio France broke the news in on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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