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Leo the African is a novel by Lebanese author Amin Maalouf, first published in 1986. Set in a historical and cultural context, the book explores the individual's search for identity and the challenging journeys between different civilizations. Based on the life of a real historical figure, Hasan al-Wazzan, the novel delves into the political, religious, and cultural transformations of the 16th century. Through Hasan's life, also known as Leo the African, Maalouf examines the relationship, confli