Letters of Muhammad Kurd Ali to Anastas Mary the Carmelite, 1906-1944 AD

The era of the modern Arab Renaissance continues to constitute a rich topic for researchers. A number of his intellectual issues still bear some elements of their novelty. Many of its details need further studies that clarify its mysteries, to clarify the true role of the figures of the Renaissance, and to clarify their position in terms of authenticity. Hence comes the importance of publishing the letters of Muhammad Kurd Ali to Father Anastas the Carmeli, which remained out of the reach of researchers for more than half a century. Which sheds light on the deep connections between the two great figures, and their influential presence in Arab cultural life. These forty-one letters, published for the first time, will be among the primary sources for studying the lives of these two figures and revealing their role in enriching Arab culture, especially since they cover 38 years. It is the most mature and richest stage in their lives.