Driss Chraïbi was a Moroccan author born in 1926 in El Jadida, Morocco. He is best known for his novels that explore themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of Moroccan society. Chraïbi's writing often reflects his experiences as a Moroccan living in a rapidly changing world. Chraïbi's most famous work, The Simple Past, published in 1954, is a significant contribution to Moroccan literature. His literary career spanned several decades, during which he wrote numerous novels, essays, and plays, earning recognition both in Morocco and internationally. He passed away in 2007, leaving a lasting impact on Moroccan literature.