Arabic version of ‘100 Great Indian Poems’ launched

PATNA: The Arabic edition of ‘100 Great Indian Poems’, selected and edited by Nalanda-born diplomat Abhay K, was launched at the Sharjah International Book Fair in the UAE on November 10. The book includes poems from 28 Indian languages spanning over 3,000 years of Indian poetry.

It has been translated and published in Arabic by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage as part of collaboration with the Consulate General of India in Dubai.

Abhay said the Arabic edition of the book would act as a cultural and literary bridge between India and the Arab world.

Minni Bounama, director of content and publishing at the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, said: “We translated this book to introduce (to the Arab world) the Indian poetic heritage and to enhance the cooperation and cultural ties between the UAE and India.”

The book has also been translated into Irish, Nepali, French and Russian and are likely to be published soon.

Abhay is the author of nine poetry collections. His poems have appeared in over 100 literary magazines. His ‘Earth Anthem’ has been translated into over 120 languages. He had received SAARC Literary Award 2013.