Memorial of the passing of the great Syrian poet Omar Abu Risha...an immortal poetic presence in memory
On the anniversary of the passing of the great Syrian poet Omar Abu Risha, the Ministry of Culture recalls the career of one of the most prominent figures of modern Arab poetry, who combined the authenticity of heritage with the spirit of modernity, and made the poem a voice that carried the issues of the nation and humanity. He was born in 1908 AD, received his education in Aleppo and Beirut, then continued his studies in Britain. He excelled in renewing the Arabic poem with powerful language and a deep poetic image. He devoted his poetry to the issues of the homeland, the nation, and resistance to injustice and colonialism. He left a rich literary legacy of collections and poetic plays, and received Arab and international honors.
He passed away on July 14, 1990 AD, and his poetic legacy remains an immortal mark in Arab culture.
The anniversary of the passing of the great Syrian poet Omar Abu Risha...an immortal poetic presence in memory
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