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Mustapha Fersi
مصطفى الفارسي
(Known as "Mustapha Fersi")
Playwright, Novelist, Translator, Director of Tunisian Radio and Television
Born
Oct 22, 1931
Sfax, Tunisia
Sfax, Tunisia
Passed Away
Feb 07, 2006
Tunis, Tunisia
Lifespan
74 years old
"Pioneer of dramatic modernism whose plays echoed the struggles of human dignity."
Archival Overview
Pioneering modernist playwright, novelist, and cultural administrator whose plays revolutionized Tunisian theatrical drama and whose translations introduced world literature to Arabic readers.
Biographical Record
Mustapha Fersi was educated in Arabic and French literature at the Sorbonne. Returning to post-independence Tunisia, he became a driving force in cultural broadcasting, theater, and cinema, serving as head of programming for Tunisian Radio and Television.
His celebrated plays, such as Al-Fitna and Al-Qantara, used bold allegories to explore power, social responsibility, and human freedom. He was also an acclaimed novelist, authoring Harakat and translating classic world dramas into elegant Arabic.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual Memorial
Djellaz Cemetery
Tunis, Tunisia
Tunis, Tunisia
GPS: 36.7869, 10.1839
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