Vintage Arabic Book – كتابي: تنتظر الحبيب الذي لن يعود – حلمي مراد – إبريل 1956

Title: كتابي: تنتظر الحبيب الذي لن يعود (Waiting for the Lover Who Will Never Return)  

Series: كتابي (Kitabi)  

Edition: The forty-ninth book  

Publication Date: April 1956  

Year in Series: Fifth year  

Language: Arabic  

Cover Art: "Waiting for the Lover Who Will Never Return" by Lord Leighton (اللورد ليتون)  

Format: Soft cover, pocket-sized book  

Published in: Egypt  

Editor-in-Chief and Owner: حلمي مراد (Helmy Mourad)  

Publication Frequency: Monthly, issued at the beginning of each month  

Motto: مصباح الفكر للإغريق (The Lamp of Thought for the Greeks)  

Condition: Very good

Themes & Significance:  

This vintage edition of the Kitabi series, published by Helmy Mourad, presents thought-provoking insights and summaries of global literature. The April 1956 release features a beautiful cover illustration by Lord Leighton, an English painter renowned for his evocative romantic themes.  

The edition reflects universal themes of longing and loss, offering summaries of international works that explore romantic despair, missed opportunities, and emotional introspection. The cover art enhances the literary spirit, evoking a sense of melancholy and anticipation.

The Kitabi series was pivotal in bringing international literature and thought to Arabic readers, fostering cultural exchange in the mid-20th century.

Collectibility & Condition:  

This forty-ninth edition is a rare collectible, especially with its stunning cover illustration by Lord Leighton. As part of the fifth year of Kitabi’s publication, it holds significant value for vintage book collectors and enthusiasts of Arabic translations of world literature.

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