Qabbani referred to his final years in foggy London as the "Grey Era," but his work from that time demonstrates the greatness that comes from a life well-lived.įor his fans, we hope today's Doodle by Alyssa Winans elicits the mood and memories sparked by Qabbani's words. The illustrations are also inspired from Nizar Qabbani’s poems such as the jasmine flowers from his garden in Damascus and the palm trees that lined Baghdad during his time there. popular Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani Palestinian feminist Fadwa Tuqan.
Qabbani is one of the most revered contemporary poets in the Arab world, and. His poetic style combines simplicity and elegance in exploring themes of love, eroticism, feminism, religion, and Arab nationalism. She would become his second wife and the great love of his life.Īfter her death in 1981, Qabbani moved to Switzerland, France, and finally England. A bilingual anthology of poems from the sixth century to the present, Arabic Poetry. Nizar Tawfiq Qabbani (Arabic Profile: ) was a Syrian diplomat, poet and publisher. When he moved to Iraq, he met a woman amongst the palm trees called Balqis. The collection focused on women, setting Qabbani apart as a one of the most prolific feminist minds of his time.Įarly in his career, which he dubbed the "Pink Era,” Qabbani traveled the world to experience the vibrancy of cultural diversity. His work is celebrated across the Arab world and beyond - and for good reason.īorn in Damascus, Syria, Qabbani was educated as a lawyer, but turned heads with his first book of poems: The Brunette Told Me.
Touching on recurring themes with effortless grace, Nizar Qabbani's work transports readers to the places and people he loved most.