Jabra Ibrahim Jabra's seminal novel, 'The Quest for Walid Masoud,' delves into the labyrinthine search for its eponymous protagonist, a Palestinian intellectual and revolutionary who mysteriously vanishes. Through the fragmented perspectives of his friends, lovers, and colleagues, Jabra constructs a complex tapestry of post-Nakba Arab identity, political disillusionment, and the eternal human yearning for meaning and connection. The narrative, rich in philosophical introspection and literary allusion, explores themes of memory, exile, betrayal, and the elusive nature of truth in a world grappling with profound social and political upheavals. This modernist masterpiece is not merely a detective story but a profound meditation on the human condition and the turbulent history of the Middle East, cementing Jabra's legacy as a pivotal figure in contemporary Arabic literature.