Ahmad Fouad Negm
Known For
Writing
Born
May 23, 1929
Died
December 3, 2013 (aged 84)
Birthplace
Egypt
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.
