On His 11th Death Anniv.: Remembering Anis Mansour Through His Works

Today marks the 11th death anniversary of Anis Mansour, one of the most acclaimed Arab novelist of his generation.

The author, whose prolific career saw a number of novels, short stories and poems, passed away in 2011.

Born in E-Mansoura, in 1924, Anis Mansour was an Egyptian novelist, journalist, and author of several short stories.

Throughout his long-standing career, Mansour wrote a multitude of varied books, some of which were among the bestsellers of the past four decades in Egypt.

He was well known for his daily column in Al-Ahram newspaper and Around the World in 200 Days. Published in the 1960s, it chronicled his travels in many countries, such as India, Japan and the USA, and his meeting with the Dalai Lama.

Some of his well-known books tackles metaphysical phenomena and powers, such as the alleged curse of the pharaohs.

Mansour was awarded numerous literary accolades. In 1981, he won the State Award for Literature, administered by the Supreme Council of Culture. After a while, he claimed the Mubarak Award for Literature.

The iconic writer will always be remembered for his excellent style of writing and creation of marvelous romantic characters. Let's check out some of his famous works that you should not miss out!

His book “Men El Lazi La Yoheb Fatima” (Who Does Not Love Fatima) turned into a very famous series entitled “Men Ely May7ebesh Fatmah” (Who Doesn’t Love Fatima).

Moreover Mansour translated many European plays, books and critical studies, such as “Romulus the Great”.

“El Khaledoon 100 Aa’zamhom Mohamed” (Mohamed, the Greatest of the 100 Immortal Figures) is among his best known  translations.

The late author also composed religious spiritual books, for example “Talaa’ El Badr Aalayna” (The Moon Has Risen Over Us). He was inspired by Prophet Mohamed’s “Hijra”, or immigration, from Mecca to Yethrab (Medina).