Humphrey T. Davies
Humphrey T. Davies | |
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| Born | 6 April 1947 London, England |
| Died | 12 November 2021 (aged 74) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | translator |
| Notable work | The Yacoubian Building, from Alaa Al Aswany's ʿImārat Yaʿqūbīān |
Humphrey T. Davies (6 April 1947 – 12 November 2021) was a British translator of Arabic fiction, historical and classical texts. Born in Great Britain, he studied Arabic in college and graduate school. He worked for decades in the Arab world and was based in Cairo from the late 20th century to 2021. He translated at least 18 Arabic works into English, including contemporary literature. He is a two-time winner of the Banipal Prize.