Modern Sudanese Poetry

Spanning more than six decades of Sudans post-independence history, this collection features work by some of Sudans most renowned modern poets, largely unknown in the United States. Adil Babikirs 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 themesidentity, love, politics, Sufism, patriotism, war, and philosophycapturing the evolution of Sudans modern history and cultural intersections. Modern Sudanese Poetry features voices as diverse as the countrys ethnic, cultural, and natural composition. By bringing these voices together, Babikir provides a glimpse of Sudans poetry scene as well as the countrys modern history and post-independence trajectory.