Jumana Taha

Jumana Taha (; born 1941) is a Syrian writer, member of the Association for Research and Studies, and librarian of the Arab Broadcasting Union. Her books include Juman in Proverbs, a comparative historical study, and the short story collection Sinbad in a Deferred Journey.

Early life and education

Born in Jableh in 1941, Taha lived most of her life in Syria, where she took a degree in Arabic from Damascus University.

Career

Her books include: Seduction of Memories; the novel When the Doors Speak, about the Arab Writers Union in the Syrian capital Damascus; and Encyclopedia of Arab Folk Proverbs: A Comparative Historical Study; Encyclopedia of Masterpieces in Judgment and Proverbs.

Works Source The seduction of memories from travel literature

Novels

When the Doors Speak

Non-fiction

Encyclopedia of Arabic Folk Proverbs: A Comparative Historical Study Encyclopedia of masterpieces in governance and proverbs

Short story collections

Sinbad in a Deferred Journey