1988Nominee
Best Writing
Bitter Day, Sweet Day
Ahmad Fouad Negm
Writer
Egypt
May 23, 1929
Biography
Ahmad Fouaad Negm is one of the most important colloquial poets in Egypt, one of the most influential Egyptian Leftists and a prominent figure in art and poetry dedicated to toiling masses against corrupt ruling classes. Because of that, he was imprisoned for 18 years.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1972Nominee
Best Writing
The Sparrow
2019Nominee
Best Writing
King Lear
Career Highlights
2011Highlight
Best Writing
El Fagommi
1994Highlight
Best Writing
The Jeans