Hayim Nahman Bialik (Hebrew: ???? ???? ??????; January 9, 1873 – July 4, 1934), also Chaim or Haim, was a Jewish poet who wrote primarily in Hebrew but also in Yiddish.
Bialik was one of the pioneers of modern Hebrew poetry.
He was part of the vanguard of Jewish thinkers who gave voice to the breath of new life in Jewish life.
Although he died before Israel became a state, Bialik ultimately came to be recognized as Israel's national poet.
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