The Syrian World

The Syrian World

1927 magazine cover of the Syrian world
Editor Salloum A. Mokarzel
Categories Culture
Literature
Publisher Syrian-American Press
First issue 1926
Final issue 1932
Country United States
Language English

The Syrian World was a short-lived magazine devoted to the celebration and cultural diffusion of Syria,[1] which at the time consisted and referred to the modern day states and territories of Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine. In the second year of its publication, 1927, a single issue cost 50 cents and a yearly subscription set back the reader 5 dollars.

History

The Syrian world was founded by a Lebanese-American journalist and intellectual, Salloum Mokarzel.[1] The magazine was printed entirely in English and was pitched to the first generation Syrians; who were born in the United States.[1] Salloum founded the magazine as a non-sectarian and non-partisan publication that would seek, to educate the first generation of Syrian-Americans of their illustrious and ancient cultural heritage, and to strengthen their ties to their culture. Although very popular when it was founded, it proved difficult to keep afloat during the Great Depression, and it ceased publication in 1932.[1]

Table of Contents, March 1927 issue

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