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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.

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.

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

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

I am Ethiopian.

Yohannes wrote:I am Ethiopian.

do you speak Somali?

Haa, waan ku hadli karaa.

Yohannes wrote:Haa, waan ku hadli karaa.

Oromo or Habesha?

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

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

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.

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