An Egyptian Childhood, Taha Hussein

A timeless memoir of resilience, intellect, and the making of a literary giant.In An Egyptian Childhood, Taha Hussein—one of the most influential voices in modern Arabic literature—recounts his early years growing up blind in a small Egyptian village. This poignant autobiographical novel offers a vivid portrait of rural life, religious schooling, and the awakening of a brilliant mind determined to overcome adversity. About the BookOriginally published in Arabic as Al-Ayyam, this English edition (translated and published by Heinemann, London and Three Continents Press, Washington D.C.) captures the lyrical beauty and emotional depth of Hussein’s prose. The book is a coming-of-age memoir that blends personal narrative with cultural and historical insight, making it a cornerstone of Middle Eastern literature and postcolonial autobiography. Why Read It?Genre: Autobiographical novel / Literary memoirThemes: Blindness, education, identity, resilience, tradition vs. modernityStyle: Poetic, introspective, culturally richFor readers of: James Joyce’s A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Malala Yousafzai’s I Am Malala, or Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s Dreams in a Time of War About the AuthorTaha Hussein (1889–1973) is widely regarded as the “Dean of Arabic Literature.” Despite losing his sight at the age of three, he became a pioneering scholar, critic, and reformer. His work challenged traditional norms and championed education, secularism, and intellectual freedom in the Arab world. An Egyptian Childhood is the first volume of his celebrated autobiography and remains a landmark in Arabic and world literature.This book is in stock at our warehouse in the Netherlands and available for fast delivery (no customs fees for orders within the Netherlands and the EU).Product Information:Title: An Egyptian ChildhoodAuthor: Taha HusseinPublisher: Heinemann (London) / Three Continents Press (Washington D.C.)ISBN: 0894102117Language: EnglishBinding: PaperbackPages: 86Illustrations: NoneEdition: Reprint editionDimensions: 7.28 x 4.76 x 0.20 in (18,5 x 12,1 x 0,5 cm) Weight: Approx. 250–300 gramsCondition: Good – light wear to cover, name cut out from flyleafEAN: 9780894102119Categories: Autobiography, Middle Eastern Literature, Literary Memoir, Coming-of-AgePrice without shipping costs