Kazim Ali Discusses His Creative Journey and Connection to Indian Poetry
Kazim Ali: “I see myself like Tiresias, changing every few years”
Hindustan Times
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Kazim Ali, a poet and author, is currently working on a non-fiction book about yoga in the Palestinian West Bank and a collection of essays on poetry. He reflects on his artistic transformation, his connection to languages, and his emotional ties to Hyderabad, India, where his mother was born.
- 01Kazim Ali is finalizing a non-fiction book about teaching yoga in the Palestinian West Bank.
- 02He is also compiling a new collection of essays on poetry, his first in nearly a decade.
- 03Ali views himself as a constantly evolving artist, likening his transformation to that of Tiresias.
- 04He has a deep emotional connection to Hyderabad, India, where he spent significant time during his childhood.
- 05Ali aims for greater engagement with his work in India, despite his limited print presence there.
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Kazim Ali, a versatile poet and author, is currently immersed in several projects, including a non-fiction book focused on teaching yoga in the Palestinian West Bank amidst ongoing conflict. He is also working on a collection of essays on poetry, marking his first such work in nearly ten years. Ali describes his artistic evolution, likening himself to Tiresias, the mythological figure known for his transformations. He emphasizes the importance of language in his writing, which spans poetry, memoir, and criticism. Ali has a profound emotional connection to Hyderabad, India, where his mother was born, and he cherishes the city's rich cultural tapestry. Despite his international acclaim, he expresses a desire for more recognition and engagement with his work in India.
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