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Selected Poems from Hemin’s Divan
- Author: Hemin Mukriyani
- Translator: Saeed Salimi Babamiri
- ISBN: 978-91-990689-3-0
- Edition: First Edition, 2025
- Pages: 110
- Size (cm): 21 × 14.6 × 2
- Publisher: Kitab-i Arzan, Stockholm – Sweden
- Language: English
About the Book
Selected Poems from Hemin’s Divan presents the English translation of the most celebrated works of Hemin Mukriyani, one of the defining voices of twentieth-century Kurdish poetry. Through this collection, translator Saeed Salimi Babamiri opens the doors of Kurdish literary beauty to an international audience — rendering Hemin’s powerful yet tender verses into English with grace and emotional fidelity.
Hemin’s poetry is both intimate and universal: it tells of the anguish of exile, the longing for freedom, and the beauty found in resistance. Every poem — from the haunting melody of “The Shepherd’s Flute” to the quiet grief of “Motherland” — speaks in the language of humanity, transcending political borders and linguistic divides. His words stand as a testament to how art can endure even in the face of oppression.
با خرید بیش از 750 کرون، ! هدیه ی دیافت خواهید کرد
Excerpt from “The Shepherd’s Flute”
It is midnight, and silent is everywhere,
I can hear a sweet tune in the air!
A soul-feeding tune is played,
By it, the human heart is swayed.
No, it’s not a violin, nor a Tar,
It’s the soft song of the shepherd’s flute from afar.
Lucky you, shepherd — a thousand times blessed,
You play joy beneath the moonlight, while I rest.
About the Poet
Hemin Mukriyani (1921–1986) was one of the leading Kurdish poets and intellectuals of the twentieth century. Born in Mukriyan, Iran, Hemin’s work captured the collective memory of his people — their struggles, exiles, and dreams. His poetry, often written in the Kurdish language, is a fusion of romantic imagery and revolutionary spirit. Translated now into English, his verses offer a profound glimpse into Kurdish identity and its timeless resilience.
Why You Should Read This Book
- Introduces Kurdish poetry to a global literary audience
- Explores themes of exile, resistance, and belonging
- Offers a faithful and lyrical English translation of Hemin’s work
- Essential for readers of modern world poetry and cultural studies
This collection is not merely a translation — it is an act of preservation and rebirth. Selected Poems from Hemin’s Divan invites readers to listen to the voice of a poet who sang for freedom and humanity, and whose echoes still reach us from the mountains of Kurdistan.
| Weight | 80 g |
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| Dimensions | 21 × 14,8 × 0,8 cm |
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