About Sa'ad Makkawi
Lived 1916 – 1985 (aged 69). Sa'ad Makkawi was an Egyptian writer and novelist.
Sa’ad Makkawi (1916–1985) was an Egyptian writer. He was born in Dalatun, Menoufia. As a young man, he travelled to France to study medicine but he returned without a degree. He is best known for his novel The Sleepwalkers (Al-Sayirun Niyaman) which was chosen by the Arab Writers Union as one of the 100 greatest Arabic novels. The novel has been translated by Jonathan Wright.
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Who was Sa'ad Makkawi?
Egyptian writer
When was Sa'ad Makkawi born?
Sa'ad Makkawi was born on 8 June 1916.
When did Sa'ad Makkawi die?
Sa'ad Makkawi died on 11 October 1985 in Maadi.
What was Sa'ad Makkawi's occupation?
Sa'ad Makkawi was a writer and novelist.
What nationality was Sa'ad Makkawi?
Sa'ad Makkawi was Egyptian.
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