Abdul-Wasa Taha Al-Saqqaf (born 12 February 1974) is a Yemeni writer, poet, researcher, analyst and translator who was born in Al-Hadharim village in Taiz Governorate.

Abdul-Wasa Al-Saqqaf
عبدالواسع السقاف
Abdul-Wasa Al-Saqqaf
2019
Born (1974-02-12) 12 February 1974 (age 50)
NationalityYemeni
CitizenshipYemeni
Occupation(s)Journalist, poet, writer, translator
Political partyIndependent
MovementJasmine Revolution
ChildrenThree
AwardsHonorable Membership of World Press Council (2012)

Early years

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The Saqqaf family is a Ba'Alawi Sayyed family of the Banu Hashim of Hadhrami origin who lived in Tarim City in Hadhramaut, Yemen.[1]

Writings

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Al-Saqqaf's writings are classical[clarification needed] and focus on social issues. They also have some features of modern poetry, touching on issues such as the breakdown of social norms and cultural sureties, valorization of the despairing individual in the face of an unmanageable future, rejection of history and the substitution of a mythical past, and stream of consciousness. His poetry also displays a vivid sense of humor.[2]

Al-Saqqaf also translates poetry and has conducted research on social, political and economic issues. Two of his poetry collections have been published: Alaa What Next [3] and The Mirage Man.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Yemen Poet: Abdul-Wasa Al-Saqqaf". 2012-12-17. Retrieved 2011-05-01.
  2. ^ "العزوبية تاج لا يراه إلا المتزوجون ... قصيدة (عزوبي)! [الأرشيف] - منتديات واتا الحضارية".
  3. ^ "أدب | الموسوعة العالمية للأدب العربي".
  4. ^ "الرَّجُل السَّراب شعر عبدالواسع السقاف".