Somali Literature

Post by **Shirib** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:07 am

Hey guys,

Is there any Somali language literature? Short stories, novels of any sort that are written in Somali? If you guys know of any can you name them, I would actually like to explore and read some Somali literature.

Post by **Yohannes** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:18 am

Yeah, there's some Somali language literature I've purchased from RedSea-Online.com. There are some nice longer-form articles in proper Somali on Wardheernews site, but since their recent redesign I've been unable to navigate it and find older pieces.

GeoSeven · Post by **GeoSeven** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:23 am

Shirib you can order some books from here. My brother uses this site to order some books. I read a few in the hopes of growing my Somali vocab, I imagine it will help.

http://www.redsea-online.com/modules.ph ... ng=english

GeoSeven · Post by **GeoSeven** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:25 am

Yohannes beat me to it. Are you Somali or Ethiopian man?

Post by **Yohannes** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:26 am

I am Ethiopian.

Post by **Shirib** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:28 am

Yohannes wrote:I am Ethiopian.

do you speak Somali?

Post by **Yohannes** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:29 am

Haa, waan ku hadli karaa.

GeoSeven · Post by **GeoSeven** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:33 am

Yohannes wrote:Haa, waan ku hadli karaa.

Oromo or Habesha?

KeligiiJabhad · Post by **KeligiiJabhad** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 1:12 pm

There are also short stories ( usually 1 to two pages long) written by Axmed Ismaciil Max'ud better known as Axmed-Deeq. He is a young Somali writer based in Cairo. I really admire his writings, imagination, sense of humor and of course the style he uses in writing. I'm sure you'll find it hilarious. The Somali vocab he uses is also superb. You'll learn a lot from this guy. Let me provide you a short story he wrote posted at WardheerNews about awhile ago tittled "Aniga iyo naftayda ha naloo garnaqo". Check it the following link:

Aniga & Naftayda

Post by **Shirib** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 5:38 pm

masugge wrote:There are also short stories ( usually 1 to two pages long) written by Axmed Ismaciil Max'ud better known as Axmed-Deeq. He is a young Somali writer based in Cairo. I really admire his writings, imagination, sense of humor and of course the style he uses in writing. I'm sure you'll find it hilarious. The Somali vocab he uses is also superb. You'll learn a lot from this guy. Let me provide you a short story he wrote posted at WardheerNews about awhile ago tittled "Aniga iyo naftayda ha naloo garnaqo". Check it the following link:

Aniga & Naftayda

thanks saaxib

X.Playa · Post by **X.Playa** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 5:20 am

Go to Indiana University website and look at the somali collections they have 4 pages of somali school text books, stories , other books all online.

OliveOil · Post by **OliveOil** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:24 am

Omg I have always wanted to enhance my Somali vocab and right away dive into Somali literature. But I just haven't had anything or anyone to show me the way lol. This will be much needed help. Thnx a lot guys :blessed:

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