Nizar Qabbani
Nizar Qabbani | |
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| Native name | نزار توفيق قباني |
| Born | 21 March 1923 Damascus, Syrian Federation |
| Died | 30 April 1998 (aged 75) London, England |
| Occupation | poet |
| Nationality | Syrian |
| Alma mater | Damascus University |
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Nizar Tawfiq Qabbani (Arabic: نزار توفيق قباني, ALA-LC: Nizār Tawfīq Qabbānī, French: Nizar Kabbani; 21 March 1923 – 30 April 1998) was a Syrian poet. He is considered to be Syria's National Poet. His poetic style combines simplicity and elegance in exploring themes of love, eroticism, religion, and Arab empowerment against foreign imperialism and local dictators. Qabbani is one of the most revered contemporary poets in the Arab world. His famous relatives include Abu Khalil Qabbani, Sabah Qabbani, Rana Kabbani, Yasmine Seale.