Tawfiq Al-Hakim: A Reader's Guide
- ISBN-10
- 0894108859
- ISBN-13
- 9780894108853
- Pages
- 267
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003
- Publisher
- Lynne Rienner Publishers
- Author
- William M. Hutchins
Description
Presents a guide to the works of the Egyptian playwright, essayist, and novelist.
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