About No'man Ashour
Lived 1918 – 1987 (aged 69). No'man Ashour was an Egyptian playwright, poet and writer.
No'man Ashour (January 1918 – 5 April 1987) was an Egyptian poet and playwright, born in Mit Ghamr, Dakahlia Governorate. He is most known for the foundation of realism in the Egyptian drama. Moreover he considered comedy as the best medium to reflect reality, even if it is painful and serious.
Plays List of plays that Ashour wrote:
The Magnet – 1955 Time Game – 1980 Secret of the Universe – 1970 The Grinding Mill Al-Doghri Family Three Nights Countries Afar – 1976 People Upstairs
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Who was No'man Ashour?
Egyptian poet and playwright
When was No'man Ashour born?
No'man Ashour was born on 17 January 1918 in Mit Ghamr.
When did No'man Ashour die?
No'man Ashour died on 5 April 1987 in Cairo.
What was No'man Ashour's occupation?
No'man Ashour was a playwright, poet and writer.
What nationality was No'man Ashour?
No'man Ashour was Egyptian.
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