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From feminist and political writers to magical realists, we explore Syria’s rich literary heritage of novelists, poets and playwrights.

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10 Syrian Writers You Should Know

From feminist and political writers to magical realists, we explore Syria’s rich literary heritage of novelists, poets and playwrights.

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The 10 Best Contemporary Syrian Artists

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