Great Arab Minds Award in Literature and Arts - 2023
Sheikh Zayed Book Award for Literature - 2007
A distinguished professor of Arabic literature at both the University of Algiers and Sorbonne University in Paris, and an acclaimed novelist and academic. He completed his undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Literature, Arts, and Foreign Languages at the University of Oran Algeria and earned his master's degree in Arabic Novel Trends and a PhD in Hero Theory in the Arabic Novel from Damascus University, as well as an additional PhD from Sorbonne University specializing in the Language of the Arabic Novel.
Professor Laredj leads the Arabic Track within the Department of Applied Languages at Sorbonne University's Faculty of Languages, Arts and Civilizations of Foreign Societies. He has served as a Chair Professor at the University of Algiers since 1985 and was previously a Chair Professor at Université de Sétif.
Having authored more than 30 novels, Professor Laredj's works profoundly engage with the cultural and social aspects of Arab communities, establishing connections with universal human values and the diversity of global cultures. His literary work translated into over 20 languages has been adopted by universities worldwide and adapted into various theatrical and film productions. Notably, his innovative approach to novel writing has introduced new linguistic expressions significantly expanding the horizons of Arab narrative and imaginative storytelling.
With his extensive academic background, Professor Laredj has been instrumental in guiding research teams in studies related to the Arabic novel narrative styles and literary practices. He played a key role in founding and managing the Terminology Laboratory at the University of Algiers and Sorbonne University overseeing numerous narrative and translation research projects.
Professor Laredj's literary portfolio aligns with a modern school of thought characterized by its relentless pursuit of evolving expressive methods leaving a lasting mark on both Algerian and Arabic literature. His unique writing style masterfully blends myth with reality transforming mythological symbols into tangible narratives. Furthermore, he has innovated in novel writing by integrating artistic elements like music and painting into his distinctive storytelling approach.
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