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Ghassan Kanafani was born in Palestine in 1936, and lived in exile, in Kuwait and then Lebananon, from 1948 when his family were displaced during the Nakba. He was a prolific writer of novels, short stories, literary criticism and journalism. He was a member of the leadership of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). His literary work combines political urgency with an innovative literary style and powerful storytelling., and he remains one of the most important figures in the history of Arab literature. He died in 1972 at the age of 36—assassinated, along with his teenaged niece, in a car bombing carried out by Mossad in Beirut.
A renowned writer of fiction -- Sally Rooney The great Palestinian writer * John Berger * One of Palestine's foremost intellectuals and leaders. Kanafani's universalism and commitment to Palestine will eternally serve as a model -- Ilan Pappe Every now and then in a reading life you pick up a book that leaves an inexpressible imprint on your head and heart. Men in the Sun and Other Palestinian Stories is one. * The Irish Independent *
