Ahmad was born in Kirkuk in 1967 of Kurdish ancestry.[1] She began writing poetry in 1986, and publishing it at the age of 21.[2] Her poems, are known for being "fierce" and "sensual",[3] and have gained a reputation for "brave, poignant and challenging work throughout the Kurdish-speaking world."[4] They have been translated into Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Norwegian and English.[4] The English-language Handful of Salt, a translated collection, was released in 2016 by Word Works.[5]
Kajal's lifestyle attracted criticism in conservative. She refused to wear the veil and wrote about a conservative culture that restricted women's life choices and the contradictions inherent in her homeland's cultural norms. Although men were attracted to her, they did not offer commitment, and women avoided her to the point where she felt isolated and lonely.[6]
In addition to writing poetry, she also works as a journalist where she is able to write social commentary and analysis, particularly women's issues and politics.[2] Ahmad was Editor-in-Chief of کوردستانی نوێ ( https://knwe.org), the daily newspaper of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan for more than ten years[when?].[1] She has also hosted programs[which?] on Kurdsat.[1] Her writings demonstrate her commitment to preserving Kurdish culture, the liberation of Kurdistan and to gender equality.[7]
Along with a handful of female Kurdish poets and writers, including Najiba Ahmad (b. 1954), she is regarded as contributing to the development of Kurdish literature.[8]
a photo of Kajal Ahmad, taken with the camera of a Spanish photographer in 2005.
Her poetry is embedded in Kurdish traditions, and her subject matter deals with themes of exile, isolation, homeland and conflicting emotions.[7] She has published seven books of poetry, and her work is also included in anthologies of important Iraqi poets.[2] ▪ Benderî Bermoda, 1999.
▪ Wutekanî Wutin, 1999.
▪ Qaweyek le gel ev da, 2001.
▪ Awênem şikand, 2004.
▪ "Diwanî Kajal Ahmad ", 2006 .
▪ Min Dibêt Xom Bismîl Bikem, 2014
▪Zmanî balndem dezanî 2019
▪ Erobringer, (2005) Kajal Ahmad booklet,translated to Norwegian by Hawdem Salih jaf, Inger Østenstad. Publisher: Cappelen, Oslo [ 12]
▪ Kajal Ahmad Poems, translated to English by Mimi Khalvati and Choman Hardi (Enitharmon Press/Poetry Translation Centre, 2008).[13]
▪Qasaed tumtr narjsan (2008), Kajal Ahmad poems translated from Kurdish to Arabic. publisher Dar Almada/Damascus
▪ Handful of Salt, translated in to English by Alana Marie Levinson-LaBrosse, Mewan Nahro Said, Darya Abdul-Karim Ali Najm, Barbara Goldberg (The Word Works, 2016) [14]
^ abcLevinson-Labrosse, Alana Marie. "Four poems by Kajal Ahmad, translated from the Kurdish - Poetry Society of America". www.poetrysociety.org. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
^ abcMikhail, M.,Poets in the World: 15 Iraqi Poets [Poets in the World Series], New Directions, 2014
^Levinson-Labrosse, Alana Marie. "Kurdistan: Where Poets Are More Than Poets - Fair Observer". www.fairobserver.com. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
^ ab"Kajal Ahmad". Poetry Translation Centre. Retrieved December 20, 2015.
^Homa, Ava (2016-08-30). "Personal is political in Kajal Ahmad's Handful of Salt". Kurdistan24. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
^Homa, A., "The Personal is Political", Kurdistan News, [Los Angeles], 30 August 2016, Online:
^ abBoochani, B., No Friend But the Mountains: Writing from Manus Prison, Picador Australia, 2018, [E-book edition], n.p.
^Maisel, S. (ed), The Kurds: An Encyclopedia of Life, Culture, and Society, ABC-CLIO, 2018, p. 171
kajal, ahmad, born, 1967, contemporary, kurdish, poet, journalist, known, show, dijebaw, kurdsat, started, writing, poetry, 1987, born1967, kirkuk, iraq, journalist, poet, writer, contents, about, works, also, referencesabout, editahmad, born, kirkuk, 1967, ku. Kajal Ahmad born 1967 is a contemporary Kurdish poet and journalist known for the show Dijebaw on Kurdsat She started writing poetry in 1987 Kajal AhmadBornKajal Ahmad1967 age 55 56 Kirkuk Iraq Journalist poet writer Contents 1 About 2 Works 3 See also 4 ReferencesAbout EditAhmad was born in Kirkuk in 1967 of Kurdish ancestry 1 She began writing poetry in 1986 and publishing it at the age of 21 2 Her poems are known for being fierce and sensual 3 and have gained a reputation for brave poignant and challenging work throughout the Kurdish speaking world 4 They have been translated into Arabic Persian Turkish Norwegian and English 4 The English language Handful of Salt a translated collection was released in 2016 by Word Works 5 Kajal s lifestyle attracted criticism in conservative She refused to wear the veil and wrote about a conservative culture that restricted women s life choices and the contradictions inherent in her homeland s cultural norms Although men were attracted to her they did not offer commitment and women avoided her to the point where she felt isolated and lonely 6 In addition to writing poetry she also works as a journalist where she is able to write social commentary and analysis particularly women s issues and politics 2 Ahmad was Editor in Chief of کوردستانی نوێ https knwe org the daily newspaper of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan for more than ten years when 1 She has also hosted programs which on Kurdsat 1 Her writings demonstrate her commitment to preserving Kurdish culture the liberation of Kurdistan and to gender equality 7 Along with a handful of female Kurdish poets and writers including Najiba Ahmad b 1954 she is regarded as contributing to the development of Kurdish literature 8 She lives and works in Sulaimaniya Iraq Works Edit a photo of Kajal Ahmad taken with the camera of a Spanish photographer in 2005 Her poetry is embedded in Kurdish traditions and her subject matter deals with themes of exile isolation homeland and conflicting emotions 7 She has published seven books of poetry and her work is also included in anthologies of important Iraqi poets 2 Benderi Bermoda 1999 Wutekani Wutin 1999 Qaweyek le gel ev da 2001 Awenem sikand 2004 Diwani Kajal Ahmad 2006 Min Dibet Xom Bismil Bikem 2014 Zmani balndem dezani 2019 Erobringer 2005 Kajal Ahmad booklet translated to Norwegian by Hawdem Salih jaf Inger Ostenstad Publisher Cappelen Oslo 12 Kajal Ahmad Poems translated to English by Mimi Khalvati and Choman Hardi Enitharmon Press Poetry Translation Centre 2008 13 Qasaed tumtr narjsan 2008 Kajal Ahmad poems translated from Kurdish to Arabic publisher Dar Almada Damascus Handful of Salt translated in to English by Alana Marie Levinson LaBrosse Mewan Nahro Said Darya Abdul Karim Ali Najm Barbara Goldberg The Word Works 2016 14 See also EditIraqi art List of Iraqi artists List of Iraqi women artistsReferences Edit a b c Levinson Labrosse Alana Marie Four poems by Kajal Ahmad translated from the Kurdish Poetry Society of America www poetrysociety org Retrieved 5 July 2018 a b c Mikhail M Poets in the World 15 Iraqi Poets Poets in the World Series New Directions 2014 Levinson Labrosse Alana Marie Kurdistan Where Poets Are More Than Poets Fair Observer www fairobserver com Retrieved 5 July 2018 a b Kajal Ahmad Poetry Translation Centre Retrieved December 20 2015 Homa Ava 2016 08 30 Personal is political in Kajal Ahmad s Handful of Salt Kurdistan24 Retrieved 2018 07 05 Homa A The Personal is Political Kurdistan News Los Angeles 30 August 2016 Online a b Boochani B No Friend But the Mountains Writing from Manus Prison Picador Australia 2018 E book edition n p Maisel S ed The Kurds An Encyclopedia of Life Culture and Society ABC CLIO 2018 p 171 https thelochravenreview net four kurdish poets kajal ahmad sherko bekas abdulla pashew and dlawar qaradaghi https www tanum no erobringer kajal ahmad 9788202247621 https poetrysociety org features four poems by kajal ahmad translated from the kurdish https www fairobserver com region middle east north africa kurdistan where poets are more than poets 10687 https www poetrytranslation org poets kajal ahmad https transcultures fr fr lettres kurdes Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kajal Ahmad amp oldid 1135622427, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
