Taha Hussein's "The Days": A Memoir That Opens Eyes
A blind boy from Upper Egypt becomes the dean of Arabic letters. Why The Days still moves readers a century on.
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The Days
Taha Hussein
Taha Hussein's autobiography recounting his rural childhood, the loss of his sight, and his arduous journey toward education — from Al-Azhar to France.
A blind boy from Upper Egypt becomes the dean of Arabic letters. Why The Days still moves readers a century on.
Autobiography is the most ambiguous literary genre — and the most honest. What does a writer truly remember?
Mahmoud Ahmed
May 2, 2025
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Sara Alsayed
April 10, 2025
How do ideas turn into books that reach readers' hands? Discover the stages a book goes through from the moment it's born as an idea until it reaches the shelves.
Karim Abdullah
March 21, 2025
An enjoyable and useful book — the author's style is smooth and easy to follow. Recommended for anyone looking for a light yet informative read.