Youssef Rzouga is a Tunisian writer and poet, [1] born on March 21, 1957 [2] in Zorda, Tunisia. He began writing in 1967. His first published text was "Something called need," a short story in the magazine Radio et Télévision (1973). [3]
Rzouga studied at the School of Zorda in Sidi Alouane. He continued his education at Ksour Essef secondary school and the school of Sousse. He received the following degrees: [4]
Rzouga has been achieved several awards, including the Tunisian Ministry of Culture award 3 times: [4]
Youssef Rzouga has written many poems and prose pieces: [5] [6]
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