Remembering Anis Mansour on His 99th Birth Anniv.

Today, August 18, marks the 99th birth anniversary of acclaimed Egyptian novelist and influential journalist Anis Mansour.

On this day, know more about the legendary author and his writings.

Born in E-Mansoura, in 1924, Anis Mansour was an Egyptian novelist, journalist, and author of several short stories. He greatly contributed to the field of writing and Journalism.

Throughout his 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 the 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 tackle 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 the creation of marvelous romantic characters. 

Check out some of his famous works that you should not miss out on!

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).

Mansour also 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 author, whose prolific career saw a number of novels, short stories, and poems, passed away in 2011, aged 87.