Gamal El-Ghitani facts for kids
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Gamal el-Ghitani
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| Born | 9 May 1945 Gihena, Egypt |
| Died | 18 October 2015 (aged 70) Cairo, Egypt |
| Occupation | Journalist , Author , Novelist. |
| Nationality | Egypt |
Gamal el-Ghitani (born May 9, 1945 – died October 18, 2015) was a famous writer from Egypt. He wrote many books, especially novels about history and politics. He also shared his thoughts on culture and politics.
From 2011 until he passed away in 2015, Gamal el-Ghitani was the main editor of a special magazine called Akhbar Al-Adab. This name means "Cultural News."
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About Gamal el-Ghitani
Gamal el-Ghitani was born in May 1945. He became well-known for his writing style. His stories often looked at important moments in history. He also explored ideas about how societies work.
His Work as a Writer
Gamal el-Ghitani wrote many novels. These books often mixed real historical events with fictional stories. He was very good at telling tales that made readers think. His political writings helped people understand different viewpoints.
His Role as an Editor
Being an editor-in-chief means being in charge of a magazine. Gamal el-Ghitani led Akhbar Al-Adab. This magazine shared important news and ideas about culture and literature. He helped many other writers get their work published.
Later Life and Passing
Gamal el-Ghitani passed away on October 18, 2015. He was 70 years old. He died in Cairo, Egypt, after having a heart attack. His death was a big loss for the world of literature.
See also
- Gamal al-Ghitani para niños (Information in Spanish for kids)
