CEGERXWIN, SEXMUS HESEN

(1903-1984 )

   Sexmus Hesen Ce-gerxwin was a much beloved Kurdish poet who advocated Kurdish union and radical social reform. His rhymes were particularly rich. He also exhibited an ability to write in both a classical and more modern form. Diwane Cegerxwin (Cegerxwin's Poems) and Sewra Azadi (The Revolt of Liberty) were two of his most famous works.

   See also Literature.