| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Shmuel Moreh |
| Born | December 22, 1932, Baghdad, Iraq |
| Died | September 22, 2017 |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Profession | Scholar, Author, Poet |
| Academic Background | B.A. and M.A. from The Hebrew University in Arabic literature and Islamic Studies; Ph.D. in modern Arabic poetry from SOAS, London University |
| Awards | Israel Prize in Oriental Studies (1999) |
| Notable Works | Modern Arabic Poetry 1800–1970, Studies in Modern Arabic Prose and Poetry, Live Theatre and Dramatic Literature in the Medieval Arab World, Jewish Poets and Writers of Modern Iraq, Al-Jabartī’s Chronicle of the First Seven Months of the French Occupation of Egypt |
| Contributions | Extensive research on Arabic literature and the Jewish community in Arab countries, particularly Iraq |
| Languages | English, Hebrew, Arabic |
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Shmuel Moreh (1932–2017) was a distinguished Iraqi-born Israeli scholar and poet, renowned for his profound contributions to Arabic literature and his pivotal role in documenting the history and culture of Iraq’s Jewish community.
Born in Baghdad, Moreh immigrated to Israel in 1951. He earned his B.A. and M.A. from The Hebrew University in Arabic literature and Islamic Studies, and his Ph.D. in modern Arabic poetry from SOAS, London University, in 1965. He served as a professor of Arabic Language and Literature at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and authored over 20 publications in English, Hebrew, and Arabic.
In 1999, Moreh was awarded the Israel Prize in Oriental Studies, recognizing his scholarly achievements and contributions to the field.
His notable works include:
Modern Arabic Poetry 1800–1970 (1976)
Studies in Modern Arabic Prose and Poetry (1988)
Live Theatre and Dramatic Literature in the Medieval Arab World (1992)
Jewish Poets and Writers of Modern Iraq (1974)
Al-Jabartī’s Chronicle of the First Seven Months of the French Occupation of Egypt (1975)
These works delve into the intricacies of Arabic literature, the evolution of modern Arabic poetry, and the rich contributions of Jewish writers to Arabic literary traditions.