Fetena: A Collection of Amharic Poems (Amharic Edition) - Softcover

Tewodros Abebe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0970666330 ISBN 13: 9780970666338

Publisher: Tewodros Abebe, 2005

Synopsis

Fetena is an Amharic book of poetry which contains poems that reflect the author's profound thoughts on a wide range of issues. It is a book about life, faith, country, dream, optimism, compassion, humanity, suffering, and perseverance. The poems in Fetena are inquisitive as well as captivating. The verses compel readers to ask themselves questions of identity and purpose. Each poetic piece eloquently depicts issues that relate to the human condition. Fetena, an Amharic word for challenge, is a book that effectively articulates the trials and hopes of the humankind in general, and today's Ethiopian generation in particular. Fetena is a highly acclaimed book of Amharic poetry that has received praise and outstanding reviews from readers and Ethiopian literary circles around the world.

About this title

About the Author

Tewodros Abebe was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He pursued his undergraduate and graduate studies in the United States where he currently resides. This book contains many of his eloquently composed and highly admired poetic pieces. As a bilingual writer, his Amharic and English works, both in prose and poetry, have appeared in various national and international publications. Several of Tewodros Abebe's comments, for instance, have been published in the editorial pages of The Washington Post. Besides pursuing his interests in creative and analytical writings, Tewodros has participated in humanitarian activities aimed at improving lives in his native land. Some of the poems in Fetena are the poet's reflections on the trips he made to numerous rural regions in Ethiopia.

Review

They say; to understand a country and its people it is wise to listen to what its poets have to say. Reading Fetena forces us to do just that, to listen. With Fetena Tewodros gave us a first book that marks the start of a poetic life worth watching. He brings his incredible writing skill to his collection of poetry. He uses it to sort out his personal feelings, insights and reflections. Fetena is a place where he shares his fellow Ethiopians' losses, pain, oppression, disappointments, hunger and other challenges common to the human condition. . . . --Amazon Reader Review

A book of poetry is not only a glimpse into the psyche of the author but to the very soul and spirit of him and this book is no different. Written in exquisite honesty and brilliant composition, this book takes us on a journey through hardship, hope, pride and deliverance. The author's words are flawless in their beauty, pointed in their meaning, and ingenuous in their purpose. --Amazon Reader Review

. . . It is only few who can manage in tapping the power of the pen and express themselves (in a little book of only 140 pages) with such conciseness and clarity of thought transfiguring the tragic drama of modern Ethiopia, its heroes, history, religion, culture and people as a living reality enabling others with open minds to know Ethiopia and its challenges. Tewodros definitely did that. . . . --Amazon Reader Review

Edition details

• Publisher: Tewodros Abebe
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0970666330
• ISBN 13: 9780970666338
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: Amharic
• Number of pages: 141