Mahmoud Darwish is a poet, writer and political activist from Palestine. Considered one of the foremost Arab poets of the 20th century, he is known for his work on themes of identity, exile and resistance.
Quick Facts
real name | Mahmoud Darwish |
flow behavior | writer |
age | 67 years old |
Chinese zodiac | Pisces |
born | March 13, 1941 |
Birthday | March 13 |
place of birth | Birweh, Palestine |
date of death | August 9, 2008 |
die | Houston, Texas |
Country of Citizenship | Palestine |
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weight | updating |
Mahmoud Darwish Biography
Darwish was born on March 13, 1941 in the small Palestinian village of al-Birwa. He grew up during a time of great political upheaval when Palestine was conquered by Israel after the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Darwish’s family was forced to evacuate his home and became refugees, spending most of his youth in camps in Lebanon and Syria.
Education and Employment
Darwish was educated in a refugee camp in Lebanon before attending the American University in BeirutHe started writing poetry at a young age and his first book “Asafir bila ajniha” (Bird Without Wings) was published in 1964. Throughout his career, Darwish published poetry, plays, essays and memoirs. He was also a founding member of the Palestinian Writers Association and served as editor of various literary journals.
Mahmoud Darwish Net Worth
Mahmud is one of the richest poets and one of the most popular. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes and Business Insider, Mahmoud Darwish has a net worth of $5 million.
private life
Darwish has three children from different marriages. Throughout his life, he was politically active and a staunch supporter of Palestinian rights and self-determination.
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Darwish’s poems and works have been widely translated and have made significant contributions to Arabic literature and culture. Sometimes described as the “national poet” of Palestine, his work has been widely acclaimed in the Arab world and internationally. Darwish died on August 9, 2008 in Houston, Texas.
Mahmoud Darwish quotes
Below, some Mahmoud Darwish quotes about love:
1. “There’s nothing after you, and nothing comes back.”
2. “They asked ‘Did you love her to death?’ I said ‘Talk about her from my grave and see how she brings me back to life.'”
3. “She said: ‘When shall we meet?’ I said: “After the war. ’ She said, ‘When will the war end? ’ I said: ‘When we meet.’”
4. “We changed seats on the train, you want to be by the window, I want to see you.”
5. “You’re killing me, you’re preventing me from dying. That’s love.”
6. “The image of love is there; absent in a profound present.”
7. “Then you become like coffee, delicious, bitter and addictive.”