Yusuf Idris facts for kids
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Yusuf Idris
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| يوسف إدريس | |
The Egyptian writer,Yusuf Idris.
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| Born | 19 May 1927 Faqous, Sharqia, Kingdom of Egypt
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| Died | 1 August 1991 (aged 64) London, United Kingdom
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| Nationality | Egyptian |
Yusuf Idris (Arabic: يوسف إدريس) was a famous Egyptian writer. He was born on May 19, 1927, and passed away on August 1, 1991. He wrote many plays, short stories, and novels.
Yusuf Idris was born in Faqous, Egypt. He first studied to become a doctor at the University of Cairo. He wanted to create a new kind of Egyptian theater. This theater would use popular traditions and old stories from Egypt. His most famous play, "Al-Farafeer" (الفرافير), was a big success. It showed two main characters: the Master and the Farfour, who was a poor, ordinary person. For some time, he also wrote regularly for the well-known daily newspaper Al-Ahram.
While he was a medical student, Yusuf Idris was very active. He spoke out against the government at the time. After he finished his studies, he worked at Kasr el Eini. This was the biggest government hospital in Egypt. He supported the new leader, Nasser, at first. But he later changed his mind about the government around 1954. This was when his first collection of stories, The Cheapest Nights, was published. Yusuf Idris's stories show his own rebellious life. He stayed in touch with poor people. This helped him write about characters in a sensitive and imaginative way.
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About Yusuf Idris's Family Life
Yusuf Idris married Raja al-Refai. They had three children together. His daughter, Basma, also became a writer and has published her own works.
Yusuf Idris's Books in English
Some of Yusuf Idris's works have been translated into English. This allows more people around the world to read his stories.
- The Cheapest Nights and Other Stories (1978)
- The Sinners (1984)
- Rings of Burnished Brass (1992)
- City of Love and Ashes (1999)
Main Writings by Yusuf Idris
Yusuf Idris wrote many different kinds of stories and plays.
Short Stories
He was especially known for his short stories. These stories often showed everyday life in Egypt. Some of his famous short story collections include:
- The Cheapest Nights
- Dregs of the city
- The Hero
- A House of Flesh (A House of Flesh)
Plays
Yusuf Idris also wrote many plays for the theater. He wanted to create plays that felt truly Egyptian.
- Al-Farafir is one of his most well-known plays.
- The Critical Moment
- Earthly Comedy
Novels and Novellas
He wrote longer stories too, called novels and novellas.
- The Sin
- The Disgrace
- The White
Awards and Special Recognitions
Yusuf Idris received an important award for his writing. He won the 1997 Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature. He received this award for his novel called City of Love and Ashes.
See also
In Spanish: Yusuf Idris para niños
