Nazek Saba Yared
Personal information
Nazek Saba Yared
Writer
Contact information (Private)
+961 4 963716
+961 3 831622
Community/Lebanon Impact
One of the best things she feels she has done for Lebanon is her tireless efforts to instill a love for the Arabic language and literature in her students. She has dedicated herself to making these subjects come alive in the hearts of young minds, fostering a deep appreciation for their rich cultural heritage.
Moreover, she has been an active member of the International Baalbeck Festivals, where she played a pivotal role in the Arabic theatre performances. Her contributions extended to organizing and promoting these performances, ensuring that they were not just a celebration of art but also a celebration of Arabic culture.
Before the war tragically destroyed it, she was deeply involved in the small theatre in Kantary, a space that became a hub for presenting Arabic plays and performances for children. The theatre also hosted ballet and puppet shows, making it a vibrant center of cultural expression. Through these efforts, she has made a lasting impact on the arts and culture in Lebanon, particularly in preserving and promoting the Arabic language and theatre.
Work history
Previous Professions:
- Associate Professor, 1978 - 1998, Lebanese American University.
- Teacher of Arabic, 1950 - 1978, College Protestant Français (French Protestant College),
Major Achievements
Publications (Books, Articles, Reports, etc.):
- Saba Yared, N. (2018). ِLoss. Beirut: Naufal Group.
- Saba Yared, N. (2014). ِAl-la‘na [the curse]. Beirut: Arabic Scientific Publishers.
- Saba Yared, N. (2009). Cancelled memories [Trans. from Arabic]. Syracuse: Syracuse University Press.
- Saba Yared, N. (2008). Dhikrayat lam taktamil. Beirut: Saqi Books.
- Saba Yared, N. (2002). Secularism and the Arab World. London: Saqi Books.
- Saba Yared, N. (1998). Al-dhikrayat al-mulghat. Beirut: Naufal Group.
- Saba Yared, N. (1997). Improvisations on a missing string [Trans. from Arabic]. Arkansas: Arkansas University Press.
- Saba Yared, N. (1996). Arab travellers and the West [Trans. from Arabic]. London: Saqi Books.
- Saba Yared, N. (1992). Taqasim ‘ala watarin da’i’ [Improvisations on a missing string]. Beirut: Naufal Group.
- Saba Yared, N. (1991). Al-rahhaloun al-`arab wa hadarat al-gharb [Arab travellers and the West] (2nd. Ed.). Beirut: Naufal Group.
Exhibitions, lectures & performances:
Lectures in English:
- Equal by Constitution, Unequal in Practice, Emory Univ., Atlanta, 2003.
- Women as Novelists, Arkansas University, 1999.
- Women Issues in Lebanon, Tufts University, Medford, Mass., 1998.
- Identity & Conflict in the Novels of Contemporary Lebanese Women Writers, University of Urbana-Champagne, Illinois, 1996.
- The Renaissance and Reformation, Lebanese American University, 1990.
Accomplishments
Awards:
- Prize for the best children’s novel written since 1997, for the novel Ba’idan ‘an Dhill al’Qal’a by the Lebanese Association of Children’s Books, 1999.
- Prince Claus Award, Awarded by the Dutch government for literary and social contributions, 1998.
- The prize of the Lebanese Association For Children’s Books for the novel Fi Dhill al-Qal’a, 1997.
- Prize for the best Arabic novel translated by the Arkansas University Press for the novel Improvisations on a missing string, 1996.
- Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Acedemiques by the French government for contributing to the French culture, 1977.
Competences & Skills
Field(s) of Expertise:
- Education
- Activism
Languages:
- Arabic
- English
- French
- German