Ahmad Fouad Negm
Known for
Writing
Born
May 23, 1929
Birthplace
Egypt
Died
December 3, 2013 (aged 84)
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.
Best known work
The Sparrow
1972
Bitter Day, Sweet Day
1988
Rayya and Sakina
2005
Indigenous
2026
Youth on Air
2002
Ka3balon
1985
El Fagommi
2011
The Accused Is My Father
2006
Dad, You, & I in Dismay
1989
The King Is the King
2006Filmography
2026
2019
King LearLyricist
2012
2012
2011
2011
El FagommiNovel, Lyricist
2009
2007
2006
2006
The King Is the KingLyricist
2005
2004
2002
1998
The ComaLyricist
1994
The JeansLyricist
1990
The BogeymanLyricist
1989
1988
Bitter Day, Sweet DayLyricist
1985
Ka3balonLyricist
1972
The SparrowLyricist