Elias Khoury

Elias Khoury is a Lebanese writer and novelist. He was born in 1944 in Beirut, Lebanon. Khoury is known for his novels that explore the complexities of the Middle East and its people. He has written several books, including 'The Mountain and the Sea' and 'Little God'. Khoury has received numerous awards for his work, including the International Prize for Arabic Fiction. He is also a professor at the American University of Beirut. Khoury is known for his unique writing style, which blends elements of magic realism and historical fiction.