Mahmud Darwish

Mahmoud Darwish was a revered Palestinian poet whose work delved deeply into themes of loss, exile, and the yearning for home. In his poetry, Palestine became a metaphor for the loss of Eden, birth, and the anguish of dispossession. Darwish enriched modern Arabic poetry with new symbolism, intricately weaving together love for his homeland and tenderness for a beloved woman. His influential verses explore the complexities of Palestinian identity and the human experience amidst ongoing struggle.