Nazih Abu Afach
Nazih Abu Afach is a Syrian poet and painter. He was born in western Syria, in the village of Marmarita 60 km from Homs. His first book of poetry came out in 1967, and since then he has published a dozen more collections. He works as an editor for the monthly magazine Al-Mada. His work has appeared in English translation in Banipal magazine.
Selected works
- Al-Wajhu Allathi Laa Yaghriibu, Homs, 1967
- ‘An Al-Khawfi Wa Al-Tamaathiili, Damascus, 1970
- Hiwaariyat Al-Mawti Wa Al-Nakhiili, Damascus, 1971
- Wishaa’un Min Al-‘Ashbi Li-Umahaati Al-Qatlaa, Beirut, 1975
- Ayahaa Al-Zamanu Al-Dayyiqu – Ayatuhaa Al-Ardu Al-Waasi’au, Damascus, 1978
- Allahu Qariibun Min Qalbi, Beirut, 1980
- Allaah Yabkii, Al-Mada Publishing House, Damascus, 2001
- ‘Ahal At-Taabuut, Al-Mada Publishing House, Damascus, 2001
- Indjiil Al-‘A’maa, Dar Al-Adab, Beirut, 2003
- Al-Dhikrah Al-‘Anaaṣir, Al-Mada Publishing House, Damascus, 2005
- Ar-Raa’ii Al-Hamadjii, 2011