Ihsan Kamal
Ihsan Kamal is an Egyptian writer. She has adapted a number of her short stories for television and film, and her work has been translated into English, Russian, Chinese, Dutch and Swedish.
Kamal is a founding member of the Egyptian Writers' Union. In addition to her literary works, Kamal received a degree in embroidery arts in 1956.
Awards and honours
- The Short Story Club Prize, 1958 and 1960
- The Ihsan 'Abd al-Quddus Prize for Short Stories, 1991
- The Mahmud Taymur Prize for short stories, 1994
- a medal from the Supreme Council for Arts and Humanities in 1974