Modern Sudanese Poetry: An Anthology

by Matthew Shenoda and Adil Babikir

Book Overview

Spanning more than six decades of Sudan's post-independence history, this collection features work by some of Sudan's most renowned modern poets, largely unknown in the United States. Adil Babikir's extensive introduction provides a conceptual framework to help the English reader understand the cultural context. Translated from Arabic, the collection addresses a wide range of themes--identity, love, politics, Sufism, patriotism, war, and philosophy--capturing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 149621563X
• ISBN13: 9781496215635
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"