The Revolt of the Young: Essays by Tawfiq Al-Hakim - Hardcoverby Mona Radwan (Translator) Tawfiq al Hakim (1898 1987) is recognized as one of the most important figures in the history of modern Arabic literature. Considered a pioneer in many literary forms, including drama, novels, and short stories, al Hakim influenced generations of Egyptian writers. The Revolt of the Young is a collection of essays originally published in 1984 that shows al Hakim as a public intellectual addressing the ongoing conflict