Amin Maalouf

Amin Maalouf is a Lebanese-born French author who has resided in France since 1976. Although his native language is Arabic, he writes in French, and his works have been translated into over 40 languages. A member of the Académie française, Maalouf is known for works such as The Crusades Through Arab Eyes and the Prix Goncourt-winning novel The Rock of Tanios. He was elected Perpetual Secretary of the Académie française in 2023.