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Suhrab Sirat | |
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| Born | 1990 Balkh Province, Afghanistan |
| Nationality | Afghan-British |
| Occupation(s) | Poet and Journalist |
| Years active | 2009–present |
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Suhrab Sirat (Persian: سهراب سیرت; born August 1990 in Balkh Province, Afghanistan) is an Afghan-British poet, journalist, lyricist, and former civil society activist. He has published several collections of Persian poetry and a pamphlet of English-language poetry.[1][2] His works focus on themes of displacement, war, and identity, influenced by his experiences of exile. He currently works for the BBC World Service. [3]
Early Life and Education
editSuhrab Sirat was born in 1990 in Balkh Province, Afghanistan. From a young age, he was drawn to poetry and began writing during his teenage years. At the age of 19, he published his first collection of Persian poems through the Balkh Independent Writers Association. His early works explore the personal and political challenges faced by Afghan society, particularly regarding war, displacement, and identity. In 2013, Sirat fled Afghanistan after receiving death threats from extremist groups. He sought political asylum in the United Kingdom in 2014, an experience that profoundly shaped his writing.[4][5]
Suhrab Sirat has published several collections of Persian poetry in Afghanistan. In Britain, his poetry has been featured in publications such as The Spectator[6], Ambit, and Modern Poetry in Translation[7]. His work was also showcased on BBC Radio 4’s On Form series.[8]
In 2021, Sirat first English-language pamphlet, co-translated by British poet Aviva Dautch and was published by Exiled Writers Ink in London[9]. This collection reflects his experiences as an exiled poet and refugee.[10][11][12]
Themes and Influence
editSirat's poetry delves into topics such as displacement, identity, war, and the resilience of the human spirit. He also addresses social issues, including patriarchy, religious extremism, and women's rights. As a lyricist, Sirat has written the first lyrics for Afghanistan's first female rapper, Soosan Firooz. His lyrics critique societal norms and often advocate for women's rights.[13][14]
Public Engagements
editIn 2013, Sirat was invited to read at the Rio International Literary Festival (FLUPP), where he presented his poetry to an international audience.[15] He also participated in various events, including the 2022 London Book Fair, where he spoke on the role of writers during times of war.[16] He has also participated in discussions at the Literature House in Trondheim.[17]
References
edit- ^ "Poetry with a Punch". Bradford Literature Festival. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ Exiled (2016-01-11). "Suhrab Sirat | exiled". Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "A tourist, in Afghanistan?". Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "Winter 2022". Jewish Renaissance. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "Suhrab Sirat". Modern Poetry in Translation. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Wound-i-stan". The Spectator. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "Origins of the Fire Emoji, 2020 Number 3 – Modern Poetry in Translation". modernpoetryintranslation.com. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "On Form". On Form. BBC Radio 4. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Sīrat, Suhrāb (2021). The Eighth Crossing. Exiled Writers Ink. ISBN 978-1-913992-11-8.
- ^ "Suhrab Sirat". Exiled Writers Ink. 11 January 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "The Eighth Crossing by Suhrab Sirat". Waterstones. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ British Museum Events (2021-06-20). The Poetry of Witness: writing about displacement, migration and exile. Retrieved 2024-10-24 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Afghanistan's first female rapper fights back". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Zaraafat Khan (2013-08-07). Soosan Firooz [New Song! with English Subtitle] - Official. Retrieved 2024-10-24 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Dupla de rappers do Afeganistão defende direitos das mulheres". O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2013-11-22. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "PEN Centres During Times of War - Suhrab Sirat at the London Book Fair". London Book Fair. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "A Conversation with Suhrab Sirat: Eight Crossing". Literature House Trondheim. Retrieved 20 October 2024.