guide in the history of Lebanese literature. and the famous author in the country of Lebanese with their works/literary pieces.

1. LEBANESE LITERATURE

2. BACKGROUND OF LEBANESE LITERATURE
 The creation story of Lebanese literature begins in
its mountains ascending from the urban shores of
Beirut through the famed cedar groves that green
the alpine horizon with an inspired, timeless
charm. The modern nation speaks from Ameen
Rihani and Khalil Gibran to Afifa Karam and
Anbara Salam Khalidi.

3.  As in the Genesis of scripture, which is partly set in the
northeastern Levant, the origin stories of Lebanese literature
begin before its recorded time, when the modern republic was
yet realized from Ottoman Syria on its mythical Phoenician
shores. Established as a groundbreaking experiment in the
ethnoreligious power-sharing method of consociationalism,
the smallest nation in mainland Asia maintains a
disproportional cultural impact on the world relative to its
size. The reason is partly due to the fact that its culinary and
literary heritages are thoroughly intertwined in early 20th
century American immigrant history.

4.  An entire generation of Arab writers would
break with social realism and classic writing.
 In Lebanon, the civil war (1975-1990) deeply
influenced literature exploring new themes such
as violence, identity, collective amnesia and the
loss of confidence in a changing world.

5. LEBANESE NOTABLE WRITERS
With Lebanon’s history of war, social change
and uprising it’s no surprise that a lot of writing
and art has arisen from the strife. Many local
authors have reached international acclaim and
have impacted the lives of thousands.

6. Nizar Qabbani – born in Damascus, the poet wrote numerous
collections of revolutionary poetry, inspired by events in his life.
Including his sister’s suicide when she was denied the man she
loved. He began writing at 16 and kept writing to the time of his
death

7.  Rawi Hage – a photographer and a writer and he is a Lebanese-
Canadian author and the one of the most popular in the country.
His award winning novel De Niro’s Game is a must-read for anyone
wondering about life of youth in war-torn Beirut. This dark
coming of age story follows two young men as they decide on
whether or not to leave Beirut in the midst of Civil War.

8. Hoda Barakat – Hoda is from a town called Bcharre in
Lebanon. And he is also a civil war writer. the author
has unique insight into the events that unfolded at this
crucial time in the locals’ history. Through her book
Disciples of Passion, readers can experience the
alienation and frustration of war through the eyes of a
jaded young man.

9. Abbas Beydoun – A poet, journalist and novelist. He was born
in a village next to Tyr, he studied at the Lebanese University
then the Sorbonne in Paris. His political views and life
experiences have given him a unique perspective and captivating
expression. In his novel Blood Test follow the plight of a young
man trying to reconnect to his roots.

10. Raymond Khoury- was born and raised in Beirut, his family
relocated to the states when he was 14, just as the Civil War broke
out . Despite his parents disapproval, Khoury returned to Lebanon
to study at the American University of Beirut throughout the time
of the country’s political unrest. This thriller has been
recommended to The Da Vinci Code lovers and historical fiction
enthusiasts.

11. Amin Maalouf- he is a Lebanese-French writer, amin is an
award winning wordsmith. His novels all revolve around war
and migration, a relevant topic to any reader from the Arab world
or interested in a unique perspective. His book Ports of Call
explores the marriage a Muslim man and Jewish woman
separated in World War II.

12.  Kahlil Gebran- Perhaps one of the most, if not the, most famous
writer from Lebanon, Khalil Gebran is a must read for anyone.
Kahlil is born in Bcharri at the time of the Ottoman empire, Gibran
is a poet, writer and artist. One of his most notable books is The
Prophet, a nice tale of exploration and philosophy. If you’re looking
for some insight on life, Gibran’s work is for you.

13. Elias Khoury- is playwright, critic and novelist who, as many
other writers, is fixated on issues of politics, identity and conflict.
He has lived in Lebanon, Jordan and Paris, occupying an
interesting role as one of the country’s and region’s revolutionary
intellectuals. . Gates of the Sun tells the nostalgic story of
Palestine and its conflicts. It has been translated into English,
Hebrew and French with a post-modern writing styles that
remains relevant today.

14. Anthony Shadid-He was born and raised in the U.S. but chose to
dedicate his life to writing and died in Syria of an
asthma attack. Twice a Pulitzer prize winner and
former New York Times writer. Based in Baghdad
and Beirut, Shadid was politically conscious. He
was born and raised in the U.S. but chose to
dedicate his life to writing and died in Syria of an
asthma attack. His memoir House of Stone is a
deep tale about the writer’s time in Lebanon

15. Rabih Alammedine- born on Amman to Lebanese parents and living
in Kuwait, Lebanon, England and the U.S. He is an engineer turned
artist who has had four published books to date. Rabih Alammedine
is a truly international author. He is an engineer turned artist who has
had four published books to date. His most famous novel An
Unnecessary Woman offers fascinating insight into the life of a
reclusive Lebanese woman.