title of success in the story of Joseph the Truthful

This unique book combines a comprehensive study of the life of the pioneering writer Tadros Wahbi Bey with the publication of an important historical theatrical text, "e;The Title of Success in the Story of Joseph the Righteous."e; In the first section, Dr. Sayed Ali Ismail presents Wahbi's life and intellectual journey, from his studies at the Armenian School in Azbakeya and his learning of French to his becoming a teacher and then a school inspector. He also explores his significant contributions to educational and theatrical writing. The second section includes the rare text of the play, considered the first theatrical text to be submitted to the artistic censorship in Egypt. The work draws its inspiration from the story of Joseph, peace be upon him, as it appears in the Holy Quran, with an appendix that compares the narratives of the three religions. The play blends religious narration with a dramatic dimension, presenting the reader with a pioneering work in modern Arabic theatrical literature. It opens a window into the beginnings of Arabic theater and how its writers dealt with Quranic stories in a new artistic guise.