The first historical novel in modern Saudi literature is Amir al-Hob (Prince of Love) by the Saudi novelist and short story writer Mohammed Bin Zare' Aqeel, which was published in 1965.
Mohammed Bin Zare' Aqeel is a Saudi short story writer and novelist. He was born in Jazan City and received his education there. He studied Hadith, Fiqh (jurisprudence), the Holy Quran, and its interpretation under one of the scholars of Jazan. His literary inclinations emerged early, leading him to establish a literary and cultural club with some of his friends. This club played a significant role in shaping his literary direction and helped refine his creative writing skills.
His short stories represented the beginning of the art of storytelling south of the Kingdom, earning him the title "Pioneer of the Story in the South." He is also considered one of the first writers of modern long-form stories and is one of the founders of the Jazan Literary Club.
Bin Zare' published numerous short stories and novels. Among his works is a long story titled Layla Fi al-Zalam (A Night in the Dark), published in 1960, and Bayn Jabalayn (Between Two Generations), a social novel published by the Jazan Literary Club in 1990.
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