Adel KamelAdel Kamel (1916-2005) was an Egyptian novelist, short story writer, and playwright. He was a founding member of the informal "harafish" writers' collective that included such eminent writers as Nobel Laureate Naguib Mahfouz and Salah Jahin. e was considered to be at the vanguard of his generation, leading the push toward realism in Arabic literature, and many critics recognize the importance of his legacy as a radical writer. Read More Read Less