Historical Figure
Ghada al-Samman
French Mandate
Ghadah Al-Samman is a Syrian writer, journalist and novelist born in Damascus in 1942 to a prominent and conservative Damascene family. Her father was Ahmed Al-Samman, a president of the University of Damascus. She is distantly related to poet Nizar Qabbani, and was deeply influenced by him after her mother died at a very young age.
Connection to Damascus
Born in Damascus; graduated from Damascus University before moving to Beirut and London.
Known for
Over 40 published works; pioneering feminist voice in Arabic literature.
Lifespan
1942
Period
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Biography
Ghadah Al-Samman is a Syrian writer, journalist and novelist born in Damascus in 1942 to a prominent and conservative Damascene family. Her father was Ahmed Al-Samman, a president of the University of Damascus. She is distantly related to poet Nizar Qabbani, and was deeply influenced by him after her mother died at a very young age.