Bright Egyptian faces

Bright Egyptian faces

In thought, literature, and art
✍ Written by: Karim Marwa
(Arabic version - used, in excellent condition)

How can the story of modern Egypt be told through the features of its intellectual, literary and artistic icons?
In this unique work, the great Lebanese writer Karim Mroue presents a vivid and profound panorama of what he calls "the Egyptian light"; not the light of the Nile or the sun, but the light of the minds and hearts that illuminated the path of the nation, in thought, in literature, and in art.

The book is not just a collection of articles or portraits, but a cultural history parallel to political history , written by the hand of a loving critic and the eye of an intellectual who is passionate about Egypt’s intellectual experience and knows how to draw lessons for the present and the future from biographies.

✨ Book Content

The author discusses a number of the most important Egyptian thinkers and creative figures , such as: Taha Hussein, Naguib Mahfouz, Tawfiq al-Hakim, Salah Abdel Sabour, Abdel Wahab El-Messiri, Yahya Haqqi, and others.

It presents, in a balanced analytical and narrative style, their experiences and their impact on the development of thought and culture in Egypt and the Arab world.

It highlights the social and political background in which their consciousness was shaped, and how they interacted with the issues of their time.

It does not merely present a biographical narrative, but offers a critical and humanistic reading simultaneously.

It is characterized by depth of knowledge, warmth of language, and a sense of loyalty to the culture of a people.

📌 Why are we displaying it in the Muthaqqaf Library?

Because we believe that Egypt is not only a country of history, but also a country of enlightened people , who created crafts, thought, and image.
The writer Karim Marwa, through his pan-Arabist leanings and Arab consciousness, highlights how Egyptian culture has always been a central culture in the Arab conscience . Therefore, this book is a tribute of loyalty, a mirror of reflection, and a lesson in appreciating creative people.

🎯 Who is this book for?

Lovers of Egyptian thought and modern Arabic literature

Those seeking inspiring role models from among intellectuals and thinkers

Students of the Faculties of Arts, Philosophy and History

Every reader searches for beauty in a turbulent time.

Anyone who wants to understand the role of the Arab intellectual in civilizational advancement

💬 What will you learn from it?

The importance of intellectuals in defending values ​​and enlightenment

The history of Egyptian thought as told from within, not from without.

Intellectual diversity between generations, and differences that enrich rather than divide

The power of culture when practiced as an act of resistance and a vision for the future

Radiant faces never die; they always remind us of our most beautiful selves.

📝 Status of the displayed copy

The copy is used but in excellent condition , with clean pages and a sturdy cover, suitable for serious book lovers and readers interested in authentic cultural documentation.

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