Gaarriye, Maxamed Xaashi Dhamac

Ask the Thunder (World Poet Series)

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ISBN 13:: 9781916114111
author:: Gaarriye, Maxamed Xaashi Dhamac
format:: Paperback
publisher:: The Poetry Translation Centre
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 66
Dimensions:: 17.8 x 11.1 x 0.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Poetry, General, ,
Condition:: New
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Ask the Thunder is a collection of poems by Maxamed Xaashi Dhamac Gaarriye, one of the most important Somali poets of the twentieth century. This book brings together some of his most beloved work, including the never previously translated poem 'Watergate', a powerful critique of global political corruption.

Gaarriye's poetry covers a wide range of topics, from nuclear weapons to the nature of poetry itself. His writing is known for its depth and complexity, making this collection a valuable insight into the life and work of a major Somali poet.

The book includes an afterword by Clare Pollard, providing further context and background information on Gaarriye's life and work. This edition offers a unique opportunity to explore the poetry of a significant figure in Somali literature.

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