Razeq Fani
Razeq Fani (* 1943 in Kabul ; † April 25, 2007 in San Diego ), also Raziq Faani , was an Afghan poet and writer with a Tajik background. He is one of the most important representatives of contemporary Afghan poetry .
Life
After studying political economy in Sofia , Raziq Faani returned to Afghanistan in 1977, where he then devoted himself entirely to poetry. He brought out his first volume of poetry in 1966 under the title Armaghan-e Jawani . Other works followed, including a novel about life in Afghanistan (1983) and a collection of short stories and satires (1987). In 1988 Raziq Faani emigrated with his family to the United States in San Diego , California , where he passed away in April 2007.
Works (selection)
- Armaghan- e Jawāni collection of poems, Kabul, Afghanistan 1966
- Bārāna (rain) (novel) Kabul, Afghanistan 1983
- Payāmber-e Bārān collection of poems, Kabul, Afghanistan 1986
- Amer-e bā Salaheyat short stories, Kabul, Afghanistan 1987.
- Abr wa Āftāb (Clouds and Sun) Collection of Poems, California 1994.
- Shekaste Shab (Broken Night) Collection of Poems, California 1997.
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Fani, Razeq |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Faani, Raziq |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Afghan poet and writer from the Tajik people |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1943 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kabul |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 25, 2007 |
| Place of death | San Diego |