Hanan al-Shaykh
Lebanese writer
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Summary
Hanan al-Shaykh was born on November 12, 1945[1], in Lebanon[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], journalist[4], playwright[5], short story writer[6], and novelist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (649 views/month, #7,136 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Beirut[9]
- Child: Juman Malouf[10]
- Country of citizenship: Lebanon[11]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[12], Q141462328[13]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[14]
- Influenced by: Nuha Samara[15]
- Sex or gender: female[16]
- Commons category: Hanan Al-Shaykh[17]
- Given name: Hanan[18]
- Described by source: Metzler Autorinnen Lexikon (1 ed.)[19], Third World Women's Literatures[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[21], English[22]
- Name in native language: حنان الشيخ[23]
Why It Matters
Hanan al-Shaykh has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Hanan al-Shaykh born?
Hanan al-Shaykh's place of birth was Lebanon[2].
What did Hanan al-Shaykh do for work?
Hanan al-Shaykh worked as a writer[3], journalist[4], playwright[5], short story writer[6], and novelist[7].
What awards did Hanan al-Shaykh receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[12] and Q141462328[13].