Historical Figure
Zakariyya Tamer
French Mandate
Zakaria Tamer, also spelled Zakariya Tamir, is a Syrian short story writer. He is one of the most widely read and translated short story writers of modern Syrian literature, as well as one of the foremost authors of children’s stories in Arabic. He also worked as a freelance journalist, writing satirical columns in Arabic newspapers.
Connection to Damascus
Born in Damascus; worked as a craftsman before becoming a writer; associated with Damascus literary circles.
Known for
Short story collections translated worldwide; satirical style depicting Syrian life.
Lifespan
1931
Period
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Biography
Zakaria Tamer, also spelled Zakariya Tamir, is a Syrian short story writer. He is one of the most widely read and translated short story writers of modern Syrian literature, as well as one of the foremost authors of children’s stories in Arabic. He also worked as a freelance journalist, writing satirical columns in Arabic newspapers.