Historical Figure
Dima Wannous
Modern
Dima Wannous is a Syrian literary writer and journalist. She studied French literature at Damascus University and the University of Paris – Sorbonne. She also studied translation in France and has lived in Beirut, where she worked for the newspapers Al-Hayat and As-Safir. She has also worked for broadcast media.
Connection to Damascus
Born in Damascus; studied English literature at Damascus University; her work explores fear and psychological trauma in contemporary Syria.
Known for
The Frightened Ones longlisted for International Booker Prize 2021.
Lifespan
1982
Biography
Dima Wannous is a Syrian literary writer and journalist. She studied French literature at Damascus University and the University of Paris - Sorbonne. She also studied translation in France and has lived in Beirut, where she worked for the newspapers Al-Hayat and As-Safir. She has also worked for broadcast media.