Albert Memmi was a Tunisian-French writer and sociologist, born on December 15, 1920, in Tunis, Tunisia. He is best known for his works that explore themes of identity, colonialism, and the complexities of cultural belonging. His most famous book, *The Colonizer and the Colonized*, examines the psychological effects of colonialism on both the colonizers and the colonized. Throughout his career, Memmi wrote extensively about the experiences of Jews in North Africa and the impact of colonial rule. He was also a prominent figure in the existentialist movement, engaging with ideas from philosophers like Jean-Paul Sartre. Memmi's insights continue to influence discussions on race, identity, and post-colonial studies.