Georgy Tarabaih

Georgy Tarabaih (1946 – 28 January 2020, Arabic:جرجي طربيه), also known as Jurji Antuniyus Tarabaih wrote over 40 books and was honoured with the Golden Cedar leaf from the world's Lebanese Cultural Union.

Early life and education
Georgy Tarabaih was born in the Tannourine district of Batroun in 1946. In 1971, he obtained an MA in Arabic Language and Literature from the Lebanese University, and in 1980, he obtained a PhD in Arabic Language and Literature from Saint Joseph University in Beirut. In 1984, he was bestowed with an honorary doctorate in World Literature. From 1980 until his death in 2020, Georgy Tarabaih was a member of the Lebanese University's Doctoral Committee and a Professor of Civilization, Literature, and Criticism. In 1968, he also established the Independent Student Movement. The writer also contributed to the establishment of Tannourine Public High School and served as its director in 1971. He took over as editor-in-chief of the Lebanese educational magazine in 1979. Professor Tarabaih was a founding member of the Association of Retired Professors at the Lebanese University. He  was honoured for writing the lyrics to the Lebanese University anthem.

During his lifetime, he received numerous honours and shields for his work, which included more than 40 books and ten poetry collections. In 2007, he was the leader of the delegation to the "Forum for Development, Culture, and Dialogue". After his death on 28 January 2020, an award was established in his honour in Lebanon, which is known as the "Professor Georgy Tarabaih Award for Culture and Creativity".

Poems

 * The Lebanese University anthem (original title: nsyd algama' allbnanya)
 * Poems from the visible world (original title: qṣaayd mn alʿalm almar'ey)
 * Night Visitor (original title: zayrt allyl allylky)

Awards
During his life, the professor received many honours, including:


 * The Lebanese Order of Merit
 * The Golden Cedar leaf from the world's Lebanese Cultural Union
 * Honoured by the municipality of Tannourine.
 * Honoured by the Supreme Council of Culture in Kuwait.
 * Golden Star of Great Britain