Béchir Khraïef

Bashir Khrayyef (; April 10, 1917 – December 17, 1983) was a Tunisian writer, considered "the father of the realist novel in Tunisia." He is known for his harshly realistic descriptions of Tunisian society as well as for his use of Tunisian Arabic in the dialogues of his novels.

Early life and education Khrayyef was born on April 10, 1917, in Nefta, government of Tozeur in southwest Tunisia. He came from a literary family; his brother was the poet Mustafa Khrayyef.

Writing career Khrayyef's most famous historical novel, ("Night Lightning," 1961) is set in Tunis during 16th-century Hafsid rule. The remoteness of the community is emphasized through the use of a local dialect of Tunisian Arabic.

Other Stories Nokhal Baya (1936) Lilet loutya (1937) Hobbek derbani (1959) Ballara (1992)

Awards

Ali Belhouane Municipal Prize, 1960 Grand Prize for Literature and Thought, 1981 Great Mantle of Culture, 1990