Yusuf Idris

Style of writing of Yusuf Idris

Yusuf Idris was one of the few writers who wrote on realism rather than the usual romanticism which was prevalent at that time. He read many stories, scientific and literary books and also translations of foreign writers. This widened his vision and he developed his own unique and distinct way of writing. Yusuf Idris was very patriotic and always prompted his readers to ponder over the happenings in the country and the outside world.

Beginning of Yusuf Idris’s writings

Yusuf Idris’s talent as a writer started from the days he was studying at the Faculty of Medicine. He was an active participant in demonstrations and a student activist. He was also engaged in clashes with the British soldiers. During the 1952 revolution, Yusuf Idris took part in editing the first magazine, published by the Army called ‘Al Tahrir’.

Recognition of Yusuf Idris as a writer

Yusuf Idris is highly famous for his works such as The Stranger’s Song and Cheapest Nights. He wrote for the Al Quissa magazine, the Rosel-Yousef magazine, the Sabahel-Kheir magazine and the Al Masri newspaper. Later he was appointed as Editor for the Al Gomhouria newspaper.

Ph.D. on literature written by Yusuf Idris

There are about 95 thesis and 22 studies written across the world on Yusuf Idris’s literature. Books on Yusuf Idris and his writings are studied in universities and colleges. Seminars are held and his works are discussed by Egyptian, Spanish and other foreign professors and orientalists.

Some of Yusuf Idris famous works are listed below

Novels:
The Black Soldier, The Prohibited, The White, The Wrong, and Men and Bulls.

Short Stories:
Cheapest Nights, An Accident of Honour, Al Naddaha, Love Story, Isn't It? , The Hero, The Oh! Language, Too Far, and A House Made of Flesh.