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Date of Birth
1946
Bani Naim, Hebron Governorate, Palestine
Place of Birth
Why Featured?
Izz al-Din Manasirah is remembered for his significant contributions to modern Arabic poetry, his role in developing methodologies for cultural criticism, and for being an emblematic figure of the Palestinian resistance through his work. His dedication to the culture of resistance and his impact as a poet and academic have made him a notable figure in Palestinian history.
BRIEF BIO
Izz al-Din Manasirah was a renowned Palestinian poet, critic, and academic who became known as "The Revolution’s Poet." His work was deeply intertwined with the Palestinian resistance and revolution, reflecting the national liberation's concerns and influencing modern poetic movements. He contributed significantly to the cultural scene through his poetry and media programs in Jordan, which helped discover many talents.
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Monday, January 26, 2026
MAJOR MILESTONES
Key dates & turning points
Education in Cairo (1964-1968): Studied at Cairo University, obtaining a degree in Arabic and Islamic Science, and began his poetry career
Cultural Impact in Jordan (1970-1973): Directed cultural programs on Jordanian radio and co-founded the Jordanian Writers' Association
Lebanese Revolution Participation (1974-1982): Joined the Palestinian revolution in Beirut, engaging in both military and cultural resistance
Academic Career and Post-Graduate Studies: Earned a post-graduate degree in modern Bulgarian literature and a doctorate in modern criticism and comparative literature; later taught at universities in Algeria and Jordan
Literary Awards and Recognition: Received the Jordanian State Poetry Prize (1995) and the Jerusalem Prize (2011)
CONTRIBUTIONS
What they did, and why it matters
Pioneering the modern poetic movement in Arabic literature...See More
Development of cultural criticism methodologies...See More
His poems, such as “Jafra” and “In Green We Coffined Him,” were turned into songs, marking an important fusion of poetry and music...See More
His work through media in Jordan helped uncover numerous talents...See More
His poetry and writings contributed to the cultural and armed resistance in Palestine.
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Last updated
Jan 26, 2026
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