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Izz al-Din Manasirah

Poet, thinker, critic, academic; voice of Palestinian resistance.

Born
11 April 1946
Born in
Bani Naim, Hebron Governorate, Palestine
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Why Izz is here

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.

Their story

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.

He died in Amman on 5 April 2021.

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Milestones

The moments that shaped Izz’s path.

  1. 1964-1968

    Education in Cairo

    Studied at Cairo University, obtaining a degree in Arabic and Islamic Science, and began his poetry career.

  2. 1970-1973

    Cultural Impact in Jordan

    Directed cultural programs on Jordanian radio and co-founded the Jordanian Writers' Association.

  3. 1974-1982

    Lebanese Revolution Participation

    Joined the Palestinian revolution in Beirut, engaging in both military and cultural resistance.

  4. 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.

  5. 1995

    Literary Awards and Recognition

    Received the Jordanian State Poetry Prize (1995) and the Jerusalem Prize (2011).

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Pioneering the modern poetic movement in Arabic literature.

  2. Development of cultural criticism methodologies.

  3. His poems, such as “Jafra” and “In Green We Coffined Him,” were turned into songs, marking an important fusion of poetry and music.

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  4. His work through media in Jordan helped uncover numerous talents.

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  5. His poetry and writings contributed to the cultural and armed resistance in Palestine.

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