| Birth Day | July 12, 1929 |
| Birth Place | Al Dabbah, Sudan |
| Age | 91 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Feb 28, 2009 (age 79) |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
Tayeb Salih, a renowned novelist from Sudan, has achieved considerable success in his career. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be in the range of $100K to $1M. His exceptional storytelling abilities and thought-provoking literature have earned him global recognition and a dedicated following. Salih's works delve deep into Sudanese society, culture, and the complexities of human relationships. His novels have resonated with readers worldwide, garnering critical acclaim and numerous awards. Through his literary contributions, Tayeb Salih has not only left a lasting impact on Sudani literature but has also contributed to the rich tapestry of global literary history.
The author of Season of Migration to the North and The Wedding of Zein, he is one of Sudan's best-known fiction Writers. He also worked for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
After graduating from the University of London, he worked in broadcasting and briefly taught school. For over a decade, he wrote a column for an Arabic newspaper based in London.
Both the Tayeb Salih Innovative Novel Writing Prize and the Altayeb Salih Prize for Creative Writing were named in his honor.
He grew up in the small village of Al Dabah in Sudan's Northern Province.
His novel, The Season of Migration to the North, has been compared to Heart of Darkness, a classic novel by Joseph Conrad .
