The Arab culture blossomed in Lebanon at the beginning of the 19th century.
The educated such as professors, poets, journalists, writers and historians grouped together in Lebanese or Western cultural institutions of the capital to bring back to memory ancient Arab culture and disclose to their fellow citizens the value of modern culture.
Their activities sped up the liberation of the Arab world, and improved its cultural awareness.
Several Lebanese authors and poets have gained international recognition for their highly acclaimed works. Perhaps Gibran Khalil Gibran, who lived at the turn of the 20th century embodies the unique creativity which a number of Lebanese literary figures had.
