Latifa al-Zayyat

Latifa al-Zayyat (1923–1996) was an Egyptian translator, university teacher and writer.

Latifa al-Zayyat in brief

Born
1923
Died
1996
Known for
translator,university teacher,writer,novelist,activist,literary scholar
Place of birth
Damietta

Overview

Born at Damietta in 1923, died at Cairo in 1996.

In detail

Latifa al-Zayyat studied at Cairo University. the recorded working language is Arabic.

Employment is recorded with Ain Shams University.

Distinctions recorded are Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature.

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