Somali Book Bundle

As part of Somali Week 2022, we have put together a bundle of 3 incredible Somali titles published and co-published by the PTC. They feature two individual collections and an anthology, giving insight into the exciting modern and contemporary Somali poetry scene.

Hadraawi: The Poet and the Man – The brilliance of the late Somali poet Hadraawi is demonstrated in this translated collection of his works. It is the first collection of his to be published with the original Somali poems alongside their English translation. The poems featured in this book are translated by Maxamed Xasan ‘Alto’ and Said Jama Hussein, working closely with poet W N Herbert.

Catastrophe: This work of Xasan Daahir Ismaaciil ‘Weedhsame’, translated by Daljit Nagra and Martin Orwin showcases his flowing lyrics and beautiful verses. A bilingual publication, as are all the titles in this bundle, it is published in the form of a ‘poetry poster’, with one being able to unfold the entire piece.

So At One With You is an anthology of the exciting contemporary poets in Somalia and abroad writing now (or recently). Published in 2018 to celebrate 10 years of the Somali Week Festival, it features poets such as Maxamed Ibraahin Warsame ‘Hadraawi’, Xasan Daahir Ismaaciil ‘Weedhsame’, Asha Lul Mohamud Yusuf, Maxamed Xaashi Dhamac ‘Gaarriye’, and many more! It is a must have for those interested in Somali poetry.

Featured Poets: Xasan Daahir Ismaaciil ‘Weedhsame’, Maxamed Ibraahin Warsame ‘Hadraawi’, Axmed Shiikh Jaamac, Jaamac Kadiye Cilmi, Asha Lul Mohamud Yusuf, Maxamed Muxumed Cabdi “Haykal”, Maxamed Xaashi Dhamac ‘Gaarriye’, Saado Cabdi Amarre, Cabdulqaadir Cabdi “Shube”, Maxamuud Maxamed Yaasiin “Dheeg”, Faysal Cumar Mushteeg

Featured Translators: Maxamed Xasan ‘Alto’, Said Jama Hussein, Daljit Nagra, W N Herbert, Martin Orwin, Clare Pollard, Sarah Maguire, Will Harris, Anna Selby, Maxamed Xasan ‘Alto’, Ahmed Ismail Yusuf