Abdel-Aziz, Malak (1923–)

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Abdel-Aziz, Malak (1923–)

Egyptian poet and editor. Name variations: Malak 'Abd al-Aziz; Malak 'Abdel 'Aziz; Malak Abdel Aziz. Born 1923 in Egypt; graduated from Department of Arabic at Cairo University.

Influenced by émigré poets, published such poetry collections as Songs of Youth, The Evening Said, Sea of Silence and To Touch the Heart of Things (1950s–70s).