Ounsi completed his studies at Lycée Francais and La Sagesse High School.[1] He began a professional career in journalism in 1956, as director of the cultural page at Al Hayat newspaper. He then moved to An Nahar newspaper where he was responsible for the editing of non-political content and expanded the daily cultural column into a daily full page spread.[1] In 1964, he founded the poetry magazine Al-Mulhaq as a supplementary cultural publication to An Nahar which circulated weekly.[1] In the first part of this period between 1964 and 1974, he worked in cooperation with Chawki Abi Shakra on Al Mulhaq. Besides his permanent position at An Nahar, Ounsi held the editor-in-chief position at several magazines including Al Hasnaa magazine in 1966 and Annahar al Arabi wal Duwali (Arab and International Nahar) between 1977 and 1989.[2]
In 1957, Ounsi contributed along with Yusuf Al-Khal and Ali Ahmad Said Esber AKA Adunis to the foundation of the poetry magazine Shi'r. In 1960, he released his first book of poetry entitled Lan, the first compilation of Arabic prose poetry.[2] Beginning in 1963, Ounsi translated several plays by Shakespeare, Ionesco, Camus and Brecht into the Arabic language. These translated works were staged by the Beirut School of Modern Theater during the Baalbeck Festival and under the direction of Nidal Al Ashkar, Roger Assaf, and Berge Vaslian.[2]
Ounsi published numerous works of poetry and books between 1960 and 1994. He published six compilations of his poetry: Lan (1960), The Chopped Head 1963), The Past of Forthcoming Days (1965), What Have You Made with the Gold What Have You Done with the Rose (1970), The Messenger with Her Hair Long Until the Sources (1975), and The Banquet (1994). He also published a book of three volumes of essays entitled Words, Words, Words as well as a book of two volumes of philosophical musings and aphorisms entitled Khawatem. The third volume of the latter is pending publication along with a set of other unpublished works.[3]
Ounsi's works have been translated into a number of languages including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Finnish, and Armenian.
In 1994, Lebanese soprano Majida El Roumi released an album entitled "Ibhath Anni" (Look For Me) which featured a title song in classical form with lyrics by Ounsi with operatic string themed music composed by Abdo Mounzer. The lyrics are about a woman calling for her beloved to search for her and seek out their love everywhere in order to find her.[citation needed]
In 1992, Ounsi became Editor-in-chief of An Nahar, a post previously held by his father Louis El-Hage. He held this position until September 2003 after which he acted as a consultant to the Board of Editors.[3]
Ounsi helped found the newspaper Al Akhbar in 2006, where he became the newspapers leading columnist and editorial consultant.[4] He wrote a weekly prose column and weekly commentary[5] that ran in the Saturday edition.
Personal life and family
He was the son of journalist and translator Louis El Hage, and of Marie Akl, from Kaitouli, Jezzine (in South Lebanon)
Singer Fairuz is one of Ounsi's personal friends. Using An Nahar as a platform, Ounsi encouraged her to take control of her life and finances in a move to stress the importance of women's liberty. This is an example of Ounsi's philosophy that uses the arts as a platform for cultural change.[3]
When interviewed about his life, Ounsi once replied in characteristic humility:
"I often told the same history. I don't believe that it is of any interest to anyone. I have more remorse than achievements, and all that I have done I did without my knowledge. When nobody used to ask me for my opinion on things, such as love and death, I willingly said the truth, but then I stopped saying it as soon as there was someone to ask."[2]
Ounsi died on 18 February 2014 after an extended illness.[4]
Tribute
On 27 July 2016, Google Doodle commemorated his 79th birthday.[6]
Published works
Compilations of Poetry
Lan (1960)
The Chopped Head (1963)
The Past of Forthcoming Days' (1965)
What Have You Made with the Gold What Have You Done with the Rose (1970)
The Messenger with Her Hair Long Until the Sources (1975)
The Banquet (1994)
Books
Words, Words,
Khawatem
References
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as director of the cultural page at Al Hayat newspaper He then moved to An Nahar newspaper where he was responsible for the editing of non political content and expanded the daily cultural column into a daily full page spread 1 In 1964 he founded the poetry magazine Al Mulhaq as a supplementary cultural publication to An Nahar which circulated weekly 1 In the first part of this period between 1964 and 1974 he worked in cooperation with Chawki Abi Shakra on Al Mulhaq Besides his permanent position at An Nahar Ounsi held the editor in chief position at several magazines including Al Hasnaa magazine in 1966 and Annahar al Arabi wal Duwali Arab and International Nahar between 1977 and 1989 2 In 1957 Ounsi contributed along with Yusuf Al Khal and Ali Ahmad Said Esber AKA Adunis to the foundation of the poetry magazine Shi r In 1960 he released his first book of poetry entitled Lan the first compilation of Arabic prose poetry 2 Beginning in 1963 Ounsi translated several plays by Shakespeare Ionesco Camus and Brecht into the Arabic language These translated works were staged by the Beirut School of Modern Theater during the Baalbeck Festival and under the direction of Nidal Al Ashkar Roger Assaf and Berge Vaslian 2 Ounsi published numerous works of poetry and books between 1960 and 1994 He published six compilations of his poetry Lan 1960 The Chopped Head 1963 The Past of Forthcoming Days 1965 What Have You Made with the Gold What Have You Done with the Rose 1970 The Messenger with Her Hair Long Until the Sources 1975 and The Banquet 1994 He also published a book of three volumes of essays entitled Words Words Words as well as a book of two volumes of philosophical musings and aphorisms entitled Khawatem The third volume of the latter is pending publication along with a set of other unpublished works 3 Ounsi s works have been translated into a number of languages including English French German Italian Spanish Portuguese Finnish and Armenian In 1994 Lebanese soprano Majida El Roumi released an album entitled Ibhath Anni Look For Me which featured a title song in classical form with lyrics by Ounsi with operatic string themed music composed by Abdo Mounzer The lyrics are about a woman calling for her beloved to search for her and seek out their love everywhere in order to find her citation needed In 1992 Ounsi became Editor in chief of An Nahar a post previously held by his father Louis El Hage He held this position until September 2003 after which he acted as a consultant to the Board of Editors 3 Ounsi helped found the newspaper Al Akhbar in 2006 where he became the newspapers leading columnist and editorial consultant 4 He wrote a weekly prose column and weekly commentary 5 that ran in the Saturday edition Personal life and family EditHe was the son of journalist and translator Louis El Hage and of Marie Akl from Kaitouli Jezzine in South Lebanon Singer Fairuz is one of Ounsi s personal friends Using An Nahar as a platform Ounsi encouraged her to take control of her life and finances in a move to stress the importance of women s liberty This is an example of Ounsi s philosophy that uses the arts as a platform for cultural change 3 When interviewed about his life Ounsi once replied in characteristic humility I often told the same history I don t believe that it is of any interest to anyone I have more remorse than achievements and all that I have done I did without my knowledge When nobody used to ask me for my opinion on things such as love and death I willingly said the truth but then I stopped saying it as soon as there was someone to ask 2 Ounsi died on 18 February 2014 after an extended illness 4 Tribute EditOn 27 July 2016 Google Doodle commemorated his 79th birthday 6 Published works EditCompilations of Poetry Edit Lan 1960 The Chopped Head 1963 The Past of Forthcoming Days 1965 What Have You Made with the Gold What Have You Done with the Rose 1970 The Messenger with Her Hair Long Until the Sources 1975 The Banquet 1994 Books Edit Words Words KhawatemReferences Edit a b c U n d e r C o n s t r u c t i o n www ounsielhage com Archived from the original on 2004 05 01 a b c d New Page 1 www ounsielhage com Archived from the original on 2004 10 22 a b c Game News Online a b Lebanese poet Ounsi el Hajj 77 dies al Akhbar English Archived from the original on 2017 05 03 Retrieved 2014 02 18 http english al akhbar com content apology aligned Ounsi el Hajj s 79th birthday 27 July 2016 External links Edit Wikiquote has quotations related to Ounsi el Hajj Al Ahram Online Lebanese poet and writer Ounsi El Hajj dies at 77 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ounsi el Hajj amp oldid 1131618602, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
