The stars had only one task: they taught me how to read. They taught me I had a language in heaven and another language on earth. - Mahmoud Darwish

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The stars had only one task: they taught me how to read.
They taught me I had a language in heaven
and another language on earth.

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About Mahmoud Darwish

Mahmoud Darwish (13 March 1941 – 9 August 2008) was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet. He won numerous awards for his works. Darwish used Palestine as a metaphor for the loss of Eden, birth and resurrection, and the anguish of dispossession and exile. He also served as an editor for several literary magazines in Palestine.

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Also Known As

Native Name: محمود درويش
Alternative Names: M. Darwish Mahmoud Darwich
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