Mohamed Choukri rose from extreme poverty in Tangier to international acclaim. His raw autobiographical style redefined modern Arabic prose, earning him the admiration of Jean Genet, Paul Bowles, and generations of readers worldwide.
Legends • Literature
Mohamed Choukri: The raw and lyrical voice of Tangier
Self-taught literary master Mohamed Choukri captured the beating heart of Tangier in his classic For Bread Alone.
