Said Akl facts for kids

Said Akl (Arabic: سعيد عقل) or Saïd Akl, Said Aql and Saeed Akl) (4 July 1912 – 28 November 2014) was a Lebanese poet, writer, playwright and language reformer. He was thought to be as one of the most important Lebanese poets of the modern age. He also helped create the Lebanese alphabet.

Akl died in Beirut, Lebanon at the age of 102.

Images for kids

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  Portrayal of poet Said Akl in the Beirut district of Gemmayzeh

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  Said Akl's book Yara and an excerpt from the book in his proposed Lebanese alphabet

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  LEBNAAN in proposed Said Akl alphabet (issue #686)

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  LEBNAAN in Lebanese using Arabic alphabet (9 February 1977 issue)