al-Sayyid Mursi Abu Zikri
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al-Sayyid Mursi Abu Zikri was a 20th-century Egyptian scholar and literary critic known for his studies on modern Arabic prose, including his work al-Maqal wa-Tatawwuruhu fi al-Adab al-Mu‘asir (The Essay and Its Development in Modern Literature) .
Scholarly Contributions
Abu Zikri's critical work focused on the genres and stylistic evolution of modern Arabic literature . In al-Maqal wa-Tatawwuruhu fi al-Adab al-Mu‘asir, published in Alexandria in 1982, he examined the precursors of essayistic writing in classical Arabic literature, its emergence as a distinct form in modern letters, and its stylistic varieties across linguistic, scientific, artistic, political, philosophical, religious, and humorous modes . He also analyzed the essay's role in addressing major intellectual questions in Arab and Egyptian public discourse before and after the 1919 Revolution, alongside related press genres such as journalistic impressions and caricatures .
In addition to his research on the essay, he authored studies on Arabic narrative forms, including al-Qissa fi al-Adab al-Arabi al-Mu‘asir (The Story in Modern Arabic Literature), published in Cairo in 1408 AH (1988 CE) .
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Published in 1982, this work is a critical and historical study of the Arabic essay. It examines the origins of essayistic writing in classical Arabic prose, its emergence and evolution in the modern era under the influence of journalism, its diverse stylistic forms, and its role in addressing major intellectual debates.