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.
By bringing these voices together, Babikir provides a glimpse of Sudan\'s poetry scene as well as the country\'s Modern history and post-independence trajectory..
Modern Sudanese Poetry features voices as diverse as the country\'s ethnic, cultural, and natural composition.
Translated from Arabic, the collection addresses a wide range of themes--identity, love, politics, Sufism, patriotism, war, and philosophy--capturing the evolution of Sudan\'s Modern history and cultural intersections.
Adil Babikir\'s extensive introduction provides a conceptual framework to help the English reader understand the cultural context.
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
