Edward Said was born on November 1, 1935, in Jerusalem, Palestine, a region that would later become part of Israel, marking the beginning of a life that would be shaped by his experiences as a Palestinian. He would go on to become a renowned writer, renowned for his work on various projects, including the television series "Great Performances" in 1971, as well as his thought-provoking essays and books, such as "The Myth of 'The Clash of Civilizations'" in 1998 and "The Other" in 1999.
Throughout his life, Edward Said was married to two women, Mariam Said and Maire Jaanus, with whom he shared his life and his intellectual pursuits. He was a man of great intellectual curiosity and passion, and his work continues to be widely read and studied today.
Sadly, Edward Said's life was cut short when he passed away on September 25, 2003, in New York City, New York, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and influence scholars and thinkers around the world.
