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Mahmoud Darwish

(1941–2008) Poet Palestine

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Mahmoud Darwish was a poet from Palestine, best known for Yawmīyāt al-ḥuzn al-ʻādī.

Quick Facts About Mahmoud Darwish

Born
March 13, 1941
Died
August 9, 2008
Nationality
Palestine
Profession
Poet
Notable works
Yawmīyāt al-ḥuzn al-ʻādī
Spouse
Rana Kabbani

About Mahmoud Darwish

Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian author and poet. He wrote the Palestinian Declaration of Independence, which formally established the State of Palestine in November 1988, and is widely regarded as the country's national poet. His poetry and other literature, for which he won numerous awards internationally, was published in Arabic, while he also spoke English, French, and Hebrew.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Lotus Prize for Literature Lenin Peace Prize Prince Claus Award Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres International Nazim Hikmet Poetry Award Golden Wreath Lannan Cultural Freedom Prize Q130742756

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