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This episode is about Elias Abu Shabaki, a Lebanese poet, editor, translator and literary critic. he’s considered as one of the leading figures of the Arabic Nahda Movement, also referred to as the Arab Awakening or Enlightenment during the second half of the 19th century and the early 20th century.

Elias faced many devastating hardships in his life that influenced his works. He frankly and fearlessly confronted questions of sin, sexuality, and immorality in a deeply personal way, even though he was one of the first literary figures to openly address these taboos and many praise his innovative style.

The transcript and translation can be found on our website, www. yallaarabee.com/podcast

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