Anis Freiha
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Anis Freiha was a Lebanese author who has written extensively about Lebanese traditional village life.
, Mount Lebanon
.
He studied at American University of Beirut
AUB, and at University of Chicago
where he earned a PHD.
He is considered an authority on the topic and his books contain many descriptions of the origin of village names, traditions and stories.
His books are often referenced as they are rich in architectural and detailed description of village artifacts and objects.
Freiha's novels have inspired various narratives and plays on Lebanon
's village culture.
Life
He was born in the town of Ras el MatnRas el Matn
Ras el Matn or or : a Lebanese town and municipality in Qadaa Baabda of Mount Lebanon Governorate stretching over 1300 hectares . The town has a population of nearly 10,000 inhabitants who are Druze and Orthodox Christians.-Etymology:The name literally translates "top" of "the shoulder"...
, Mount Lebanon
Mount Lebanon
Mount Lebanon , as a geographic designation, is a Lebanese mountain range, averaging above 2,200 meters in height and receiving a substantial amount of precipitation, including snow, which averages around four meters deep. It extends across the whole country along about , parallel to the...
.
He studied at American University of Beirut
American University of Beirut
The American University of Beirut is a private, independent university in Beirut, Lebanon. It was founded as the Syrian Protestant College by American missionaries in 1866...
AUB, and at University of Chicago
University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded by the American Baptist Education Society with a donation from oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and incorporated in 1890...
where he earned a PHD.
He is considered an authority on the topic and his books contain many descriptions of the origin of village names, traditions and stories.
His books are often referenced as they are rich in architectural and detailed description of village artifacts and objects.
Freiha's novels have inspired various narratives and plays on Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
's village culture.
Books
- Isma'a Ya Rida A. Freiha
- The Lebanese Village, a Culture Being Forgotten A. Freiha
- Before I forget A. Freiha
- Names of Lebanese Villages and their Origins A. Freiha
- New Dictionary of Lebanese Proverbs A. Freiha