Ameen Rihani bibliography

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The following is a list of works by Ameen Rihani

Arabic

Philosophical, literary, social,
and political essays and letters

Historical and political analysis

Allegory

Short story

Novel

Literary criticism

Plays and short stories

Travel

Poetry

English

Novels, short stories, and plays

Political and cultural
essays and letters

Poetry

Travel writings

Historical and political analysis

Art

Literary studies

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