Celebrating World Arabic Language Day

In recognition of the World Arabic Language Day, AUC Press is joining the celebration by showcasing works from some of the Arab world’s greatest writers.

“The Essential”: A Collection of Twentieth-Century Egyptian Literary Masterpieces

Edited by Denys Johnson-Davies, this series feature three carefully curated volumes highlighting the essential works of pioneering Egyptian writers of the twentieth century.

Denys Johnson-Davies, described by Edward Said as “the leading Arabic–English translator of our time,”
Denys Johnson-Davies, makes an essential selection of writings to present a timeless cross-section of the very best works by Egypt’s greatest writers, showcased through the “Essential” titles.

The Essential Tawfiq al-Hakim

A selection of the most important prose and stage works of the great Egyptian playwright of the twentieth centuryThe importance of Tawfiq al-Hakim (1898–1987) to the emergence of a modern Arabic literature...

The Essential Naguib Mahfouz

A carefully curated selection of the most important works of Egypt's Nobel literature laureate in a single volumeNaguib Mahfouz, the first and only writer of Arabic to be awarded the Nobel prize for...

The Essential Yusuf Idris

The only fiction collection available in English translation by the Arab world's greatest short-story writer of the twentieth centuryYusuf Idris (1927–91), who belonged to the same generation of pioneering...

Guided Books for Arabic Language Learners

AUC Press also offers guided resources by David DiMeo, consisting of readings from the great works of Arabic literature. Designed for Arabic language learners, these resources make some of the most celebrated texts accessible to students at the mid- to high-advanced level of proficiency.

From Ibn Sina to Sindbad

A unique textbook of guided readings from the great works of Arabic prose for advanced level students of Classical Arabic literatureFrom Ibn Sina to Sindbad makes some of the greatest works of the Golden...

Taha Hussein's The Days

Volume one of Taha Hussein's classic work, unabridged, and supported with robust comprehension, interpretation, and analytical exercises, for advanced learners of ArabicTaha Hussein’s autobiographical...

The Travels of Ibn Battuta

The Travels of Ibn Battuta: A Guided Reader is a unique Arabic literature and history textbook for students at the High Intermediate to Advanced level. Ibn Battuta was the greatest traveler of the medieval...