Anis Freiha
Anis Freiha was a Lebanese author who has written extensively about Lebanese traditional village life.
Life
He was born in the town of Ras el Matn, Mount Lebanon. [1] He studied at American University of Beirut AUB, and at University of Chicago where he earned a PHD.[2] He is considered an authority on the topic and his books contain many descriptions of the origin of village names, traditions and stories. His books are often referenced as they are rich in architectural and detailed description of village artifacts and objects. Freiha's novels have inspired various narratives and plays on Lebanon's village culture.[3]
Books
- Isma'a Ya Rida A. Freiha
- The Lebanese Village, a Culture Being Forgotten A. Freiha
- Before I forget A. Freiha
- Names of Lebanese Villages and their Origins A. Freiha
- New Dictionary of Lebanese Proverbs A. Freiha
References
- ↑ http://www.rashaya.com/
- ↑ "Anis Freiha". Ras El Matn Municipality. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ↑ Kaufman, Asher (2004). Reviving Phoenicia: in search of identity in Lebanon. I. B. Tauris. pp. 171,182. ISBN 1-86064-982-3.
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