Date of Birth: November 28, 1970
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Biography
Hisham Matar is a renowned Libyan-American writer, best known for his deeply personal and evocative novels and memoirs. Born in New York City to Libyan parents, Matar spent his early years in Tripoli before moving to Cairo. His father, a prominent political dissident, was kidnapped in 1990 and imprisoned by the Gaddafi regime, an event that profoundly influenced Matar’s life and work. Matar’s debut novel, “In the Country of Men,” was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2006 and won several international awards. His memoir, “The Return: Fathers, Sons and the Land in Between,” won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography. Matar’s works often explore themes of exile, loss, and identity, drawing heavily from his personal experiences. He holds an MFA from the University of London and has taught at Barnard College and Columbia University.
5 Interesting Facts about Hisham Matar
1. Hisham Matar’s debut novel, “In the Country of Men,” was translated into 22 languages.
2. He was awarded the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography for his memoir “The Return.”
3. Matar’s father was a political dissident who disappeared in 1990, an event that deeply impacted his writings.
4. He has lived in several countries, including Libya, Egypt, England, and the United States.
5. Matar’s work has been praised for its lyrical prose and deep emotional resonance.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Hisham Matar
1. “The thing about writing is that it allows for the unsayable to be said.”
2. “Exile is more than a geographical concept. You can be an exile in your homeland, in your own house, in a room.”
3. “Home is where you feel understood.”
4. “A novel is an intricate and intimate exploration of a single consciousness.”
5. “In the end, we are all searching for our lost fathers.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Highest net worth achieved: $5 million
Children
Hisham Matar has not publicly disclosed detailed information about his children, maintaining a private personal life.
Relevant Links
1. [Hisham Matar’s Official Website](http://hishammatar.com/
2. [Pulitzer Prize for “The Return”](https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/hisham-matar
5. [Goodreads Author Page](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/222027.Hisham_Matar
