The fascinating life of May Ziadeh, the great Lebanese-Egyptian poet and pioneer of Middle Eastern feminism.

Written with the precision of a master craftsman, this extremely detailed biography of May Ziadeh, considered to be one of the first feminists in the Middle East, reveals a woman with a strong character and unparalleled sensitivity. It also provides a vivid and fascinating overview of cultural life in Beirut and Cairo in the 19th and 20th centuries.