Kamal Mirawdeli Knihy

This is the first collection of the work of poet and writer Kamal Mirawdeli. It represents a powerful example of Kurdish poetry, which remains unfairly under-represented in world literature.This is poignant, engaging and illuminating poetry. Each poem is unique and well-structured, with an astonishing variety of thought-provoking themes, ideas and styles.“Here we have a bright cord of flame that illuminates the history, hopes, suffering and defiance of a nation which may be in chains but will not be defeated. Here, time and time again, we have an apt, vivid, and inventive language which draws us into the surprise of the poem. [Kamal Mirawdeli] belongs not just in the land and language which gave him birth and identity but in every living being and inanimate object that populates the world of his poetry.’’From the Introduction by Aonghas Macneacail

Kamal Mirawdeli is a Kurdish academic, writer and poet. He has obtained BA in English from Baghdad University, MA in Philosophy and PhD in Literature (Orientalism) from University of Essex, UK and MSc in Economy and Political Science from London School of Economics (LSE). He has taught literature, philosophy and language and has written extensively about Middle East issues, and Kurdish literature and politics. He has also worked for many years in the Voluntary Sector in Britain providing management, training and consultancy for the development of civil society organisations and institutions.

Focusing on the analysis of Ahmadi Khani's Mem û Zîn, this scholarly study presents an original examination of its Aristotelian tragedy elements, including dramatic structures and character development. It explores the Sufist and philosophical dimensions of the text, highlighting its modernist aspects through the lens of Zoroastrian Existentialism. The author provides a detailed line-by-line translation and analysis of Khani's prologues, offering a fresh interpretation that positions Khani's ideas as a foundational theory of Kurdish nationalism.

Exploring the complexities of contemporary society, this book delves into the interplay of historical events and their ongoing impact on the present. It examines key themes such as power dynamics, cultural shifts, and social movements, providing a critical analysis of how the past shapes current realities. By intertwining personal narratives with broader historical contexts, it invites readers to reflect on their own experiences in relation to the evolving landscape of modern life. The work challenges conventional perspectives and encourages deeper understanding of today's world.

Focusing on the aftermath of September 11, this book provides a nuanced exploration of significant historical events in the Middle East. Drawing from personal experience as a Kurdish writer, Kamal Mirawdeli offers insightful analysis of the region's transformation under U.S. influence, examining the shift from oppressive regimes to emerging democracies in countries like Afghanistan and Iraq. The narrative captures the complexities of these changes, highlighting the interplay between global politics and local realities.

This work is a scholarly study of Ahmadi Khani's Mem û Zîn, the most famous and the most important text of Kurdish classical literature. The study is totally original and is based on methodical in-depth textual analysis of the work with original translations. The author defines the work as an Aristotlean tragedy revealing its unique dramatic elements, scenes, events, structures and characters. It also delves deeper into the Sufist and philosophical levels of the text revealing the astonishing modernist nature and mode of the work as Zoroastrian Existentialism. Dr Mirawdeli offers a line-by-line translation and textual analysis of Khani's prologues in which he has presented his nationalist discourse offering an original interpretation that establishes Khani's ideas as a complete theory of Kurdish nationalism.

Ibn Khaldun’s chief contribution lies in philosophy of history and sociology. He sought to write a world history pre-ambled by a first volume aimed at offering a theoretical analysis of historical events. This volume, commonly known as Muqaddimah or ‘Prolegomena’, was based on Ibn Khaldun’s unique theoretical approach and original scientific contribution and became a masterpiece in literature on philosophy of history and sociology. In this book Dr Kamal Mirawdeli reconstructs Ibn Khladun’s theory of history in a clear systematic way grasping not only his original themes and innovative ideas but also offering a very accessible analytical context which helps the reader to understand the conditions of the possibility of Ibn Khaldun’s philosophy of history, its mode of existence and its political function as a tool for explaining the relationship between knowledge and power.