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does anyone noe a somali writer that still writes

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Abdi Sheik Abdi -- The author of Divine Madness; probably the best book ever writen about the Darwiish Struggle. A brilliant writer.

 

Other books he wrote

 

Tales of Punt, 1993

"Tales of Punt is a collection of eight Somalia folk tales retold by the author. This book gives insight into the cultural beliefs of many Somalis."

 

When a Hyena Laughs: A Somali Novel, 1994

"When the Hyena Laughs is a novel about a young boy growing up in Somalia in the early 19th century. It depicts the goings on of daily life. As the young boy grows, so does his fascination and desire to go to the city."

 

short works

 

The Luncheon, a short story, in: Black World, 24(8), pp. 56-66, 1975

Rotten Bananas, in: The Greenfield Review, pp. 182-187, 1979

Arrawelo: The Castrator of Men, a Somali fable.

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