Literary magazine in Egypt (1944–1952)
La Femme Nouvelle (French: The New Woman) was a French language literary and cultural magazine published from 1944 to 1952 in Cairo, Egypt. The magazine has been known for its editor-in-chief and later publisher, Doria Shafik, who was an eminent Egyptian feminist and activist.
History and profile
La Femme Nouvelle was established in Cairo in 1944.[1] The founder was Princess Chevikar Ibrahim, the first wife of King Fuad I. The magazine featured articles on the history and cultural heritage of Egypt and targeted upper-class women[1] and French-speaking elites.[2] Doria Shafik became the editor-in-chief of the magazine in 1945, and following the death of Princess Chevikar Ibrahim in 1947 she acquired the magazine.[3][4] The magazine ceased publication in 1952.[5]
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