Born: 24 February 1925, Lebanon
Died: 14 November 2021
Country most active: United States
Also known as: إيتيل عدنان;
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Etel Adnan (Arabic: إيتيل عدنان; born 24 February 1925 in Beirut, Lebanon) is a Lebanese-American poet, essayist, and visual artist.
Besides her literary output, Adnan continues to produce visual works in a variety of media, such as oil paintings, films and tapestries, which have been exhibited at galleries across the world.