Royal Academy of Morocco to Honor Literary Critic Ahmed El Yebouri

The Royal Academy of Morocco is set to honor Ahmed El Yebouri, a distinguished scholar recognized for his significant contributions to Moroccan and Arab literary criticism. The tribute event, themed "From Reading the Text to Reading the World: In the Experience of Literary Studies with Ahmed El Yebouri," aims to celebrate his legacy and the evolution of literary scholarship.

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This scientific and cultural event will provide an opportunity to reflect on the intellectual and critical experience of Professor Ahmed El Yebouri, and to recall his contributions to the development of literary research and the training of generations of researchers and scholars.

Scheduled for Wednesday, July 1st, at the Academy's headquarters, the gathering will delve into the profound transformations within literary studies over recent decades. The discussion will highlight the shift in perspective, viewing literature not merely as a subject for aesthetic or linguistic analysis, but as a vital field for understanding humanity, society, and culture. It will also explore how literature helps decipher contemporary global transformations.

The event will provide a platform to reflect on El Yebouri's intellectual journey and critical approach. His work has been instrumental in advancing literary research and nurturing numerous researchers and academics. The Academy seeks to emphasize the impact of his writings in broadening critical reading horizons and connecting literary texts with their broader cultural, social, and historical contexts.

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The literary field allows for understanding humans, society, and culture, and exploring the mechanisms of meaning production, representation building, and interaction with the transformations occurring in the contemporary world.

Abdeljalil Lahjri, the Permanent Secretary of the Royal Academy of Morocco, will open the proceedings with a welcoming address, underscoring El Yebouri's esteemed literary standing. Following this, testimonies will be shared, celebrating El Yebouri as a "shining beacon in Moroccan university studies."

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Ahmed El Yebouri is a shining beacon in Moroccan university studies.