Moncef Ghachem

المنصف غشام (Known as "Moncef Ghachem")

Francophone Poet, Novelist, Chronicler of Maritime Heritage

Born Jul 29, 1946

Mahdia, Tunisia

Passed Away Jan 20, 2023 Mahdia, Tunisia

Lifespan 76 years old

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"The poet of the Mediterranean whose soul was woven from sea winds and brine."

Archival Overview

Major Tunisian Francophone poet known as the 'Poet of the Sea', whose evocative collections such as Cap Africa celebrated the fishermen, winds, and ancient maritime traditions of Mahdia.

Biographical Record

Moncef Ghachem was born into a family of fishermen in the historic Fatimid port of Mahdia. Deeply attached to the Mediterranean coastline, he made the sea, fishing boats, and sailors' lore the core mythology of his acclaimed poetry and prose.

Writing in rich, sensory French infused with Maghrebi cadence, his collections—including Cap Africa, Car nous sommes en mer, and L'Épervier de Mahdia—earned prestigious international honors, including the Prix Albert-Camus.

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Final Resting Place

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Marine Cemetery of Mahdia
Mahdia, Tunisia

                         GPS: 35.5047, 11.0747                    

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